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Trump administration says IMF, World Bank ‘falling short’ of missions
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. remains committed to playing a leadership role in the IMF and World Bank but ...
Bessent says IMF and World Bank need reform and there's an 'opportunity for a big deal' with China
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent leveled harsh criticism at the operations of the World Bank and the ...
IMF's Georgieva, World Bank's Banga need to earn Trump administration's trust, Bessent says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva and World Bank President Ajay Banga ...
Treasury Secretary Bessent Accuses IMF And World Bank Of "Mission Creep"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke Wednesday to international economists attending IMF and World Bank spring meetings in ...
US Treasury's Bessent urges IMF, World Bank to refocus on core missions
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday called on the International Monetary Fund and World Bank to refocus on ...
Bessent Says US Backs IMF and World Bank, While Calling for Reforms
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for a course correction for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, while ...
Bessent says US will seek reforms of IMF, World Bank
The IMF and World Bank serve critical roles in the international system,” Bessent said in prepared remarks. “And the Trump ...
Bessent targets IMF and World Bank, says they are 'falling short' because of 'mission creep'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent leveled harsh criticism at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Wednesday, saying ...
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Tariff tensions cast long shadow over IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings
This year's meetings must go beyond routine agenda-setting. Member countries are expected to confront US officials directly over tariff issues, while the IMF faces pressure to recalibrate its stance ...
Scott Bessent says the World Bank and IMF need a total overhaul: ‘Mission creep has knocked these institutions off course’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in remarks to the Institute of International Finance on Wednesday, said the two agencies ...