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Scott Bessent's growth plans aren't enough to tame surging deficit and debt pile, IMF chief says

14 Oct 2026, 08:53 UTC · 1 source
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🚨 IMF CHIEF WARNS U.S. GROWTH PLANS ARE NOT ENOUGH Kristalina Georgieva said Bessent’s reliance on growth won’t cut the U.S. deficit and $40 trillion debt fast enough. She called for fiscal consolidation. Source: CNBC #ScottBessent #IMF #deficit #debt

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