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Bessent targets IMF and World Bank

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Trump administration says IMF, World Bank ‘falling short’ of missions

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. remains committed to playing a leadership role in the IMF and World Bank but wants to see changes.

Bessent targets IMF and World Bank, says they are 'falling short' because of 'mission creep'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent leveled harsh criticism at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Wednesday, saying "mission creep" and devoting "disproportionate time" to climate change, gender and social issues has caused the institutions to fall short.

RealClearPolitics · 1d

Treasury Secretary Bessent Accuses IMF And World Bank Of "Mission Creep"

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke Wednesday to international economists attending IMF and World Bank spring meetings in Washington D.C. this week, telling them the Trump administration wants to overhaul these institutions to create a more "sustainable international economic system.

IMF downgrades global growth predictions

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Trump’s tariffs overshadow IMF and World Bank meetings

The spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank begin this week with a goal of keeping a low profile, since President Donald Trump is not a fan.

IMF downgrades global growth predictions after Trump tariffs

The IMF cuts forecasts for every major economy and warns that the US could be hardest hit. Also: In Indian-administered Kashmir more than twenty tourists shot dead, and the surge in cosmetic surgery in China.

Bloomberg L.P. · 1d

IMF Warns of New Global Debt Surge as Economic Growth Weakens

The International Monetary Fund warned that global public borrowing will likely surge this year as trade tensions triggered by the US lead to slower economic growth and more volatility on financial markets.

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Bessent Says US Backs IMF and World Bank, While Calling for Reforms

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for a course correction for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, while ...

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U.S. Calls for Sweeping Reforms to I.M.F. and World Bank

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argued in a speech that the multilateral economic institutions have veered away from their ...

Live from the World Bank meetings: An inside look at the targeting of MCC

For the latest episode of our podcast series, David Ainsworth sits down with Adva Saldinger and Jesse Chase-Lubitz to discuss ...

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IMF to help Syria rebuild institutions, re-enter world economy, Georgieva says

The International Monetary Fund plans to work with Syria to help it reintegrate into the global economy, IMF chief Kristalina ...

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Bessent says IMF and World Bank need reform and there's an 'opportunity for a big deal' with China

WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent leveled harsh criticism at the operations of the World Bank and the ...

Special edition: What to know as the 2025 World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings kick off

The 180-day review of international organizations, initiated via executive order, is ongoing. Sources tell me that the U.S.

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Ireland to give 141 million euros to World Bank fund for poorest countries

Ireland will contribute about 141.4 million euros ($161 million)to the World Bank's latest replenishment of its fund for the ...

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IMF chief urges countries to move ‘swiftly’ to resolve trade tensions that threaten global growth

The IMF leader warned that the economic fallout from trade conflict would fall most heavily on poor countries.

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