Statement by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva
IMF News, April 3, 2025
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- Published: April 3, 2025
Overview
- Title: Statement by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva
- Press Release No.: 25/87
- Location and date: Washington, DC – April 3, 2025
- Context: Issued in response to "yesterday’s announcement of U.S. tariffs"
Key messages from Managing Director Georgieva
- “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”.
Timetable and follow-up
- Assessment status: Ongoing — “We are still assessing the macroeconomic implications…”
- Publication of assessment: To be published in the World Economic Outlook at the time of the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings later this month.
Media and contact information
- Issued by: IMF Communications Department
- MEDIA RELATIONS — PRESS OFFICER: Julie Ziegler
- Phone: +1 202 623-7100
- Email: MEDIA@IMF.org
- Social handle: @IMFSpokesperson
Statement by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva — April 3, 2025.