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Pan Gongsheng at IMF: Unpacking Global Economic Risks & Tariff Tensions

Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People’s Bank of China, addressed global economic risks & trade tensions at the IMF meeting in Washington, D.C.

U.S. tariffs have sparked IMF & World Bank talks on Europe’s trading future and new global alliances.

IMF revises Europe’s growth forecast to 0.8% this year and 1.2% by 2026 amid rising trade tensions and global economic challenges.

Trump’s tariff measures have led to lower global trade and economic growth forecasts, sidelining US influence as trade flows shift worldwide.

IMF’s Georgieva highlights how policy support from China is easing trade tensions in Asia, as discussed at the recent Spring Meetings.

Asia Pacific boosts regional trade ties to counter U.S. tariffs, as IMF meetings spark hopes for a dynamic, unified economic future.

IMF warns that rising tariffs could push global debt past 95% of GDP, with potential peaks over 100% by 2027. Stay alert on fiscal trends!

Tariff uncertainty pushes global growth down from 3.3% to 2.8%, shaking up tech and lifestyle trends in our dynamic region.

The IMF has revised its global growth forecast amid rising trade tensions, predicting slower growth of 2.8% in 2025 and 3.0% in 2026.

IMF revises 2025 global growth forecast to 2.8% amid U.S. tariff policies, affecting markets and tech trends worldwide.