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EconomyIMF chief says Bessent’s growth plans won’t rein in soaring U.S. deficit and debt fast enough

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said Scott Bessent’s reliance on growth will not reduce the U.S. deficit and $40 trillion debt quickly enough, and called for fiscal consolidation.

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IMF chief says Bessent’s growth plans won’t rein in soaring U.S. deficit and debt fast enough
IMF chief says Bessent’s growth plans won’t rein in soaring U.S. deficit and debt fast enoughEconomy