IMF - International Monetary Fund

04/03/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/03/2025 16:42

Statement by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva

Statement by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva

April 3, 2025

Washington, DC: Today, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva issued the following statement on yesterday's announcement of U.S. tariffs:

"We are still assessing the macroeconomic implications of the announced tariff measures, but they clearly represent a significant risk to the global outlook at a time of sluggish growth. It is important to avoid steps that could further harm the world economy. We appeal to the United States and its trading partners to work constructively to resolve trade tensions and reduce uncertainty."

"We will share the results of our assessment in the World Economic Outlook, which will be published at the time of the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings later this month".

IMF Communications Department

MEDIA RELATIONS

PRESS OFFICER: Julie Ziegler

Phone: +1 202 623-7100Email: [email protected]

@IMFSpokesperson

IMF - International Monetary Fund published this content on April 03, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on April 03, 2025 at 22:42 UTC. If you believe the information included in the content is inaccurate or outdated and requires editing or removal, please contact us at [email protected]