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

https://mins.news/en/item/99404

- CNBC, 2026-10-14 08:53 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/14/bond-yields-debt-deficit-treasury.html

> 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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