IMF Managing Director Lagarde in an interview with Reuters

  • says does not see threat of global recession brought on by multiple US tariff threats
  • says US - China tariffs, potential duties on Mexican goods and autos adding uncertainty for businesses and markets, could slow growth further
  • says IMF member countries should send a signal that fund's current $1 trillion in total resources should be maintained to fight future crises
  • will tell G20 finance leaders in japan, "do no harm" to recovery with more trade barriers, start liberalizing services trade
IMF Managing Director  Lagarde in an interview with Reuters