
Former IMF Deputy Gita Gopinath Warns Against Trump’s Protectionist Tariff Policies
Economist Gita Gopinath criticizes recent US tariff proposals as outright protectionism, highlighting potential risks to the global economy and the US dollar.
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Economist Gita Gopinath criticizes recent US tariff proposals as outright protectionism, highlighting potential risks to the global economy and the US dollar.
Gita Gopinath, First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, provided insights on the reasons behind the recent surge in interest rates across the globe.

Harvard economist Gita Gopinath warns that a global decline in living standards is possible, explaining why the next stock market crash could be particularly severe.
Trump’s latest order on tariffs came after the landmark Supreme Court ruling that trashed some of his sweeping tariffs and said they violated federal law.

Economist Gita Gopinath highlighted a new IMF study indicating that US tariffs have led to Americans paying more for lower quality imports, concluding there is 'no good news' from the findings.

Gita Gopinath has advised a cutback in fuel usage, stating that if the current conflict continues, petro prices are expected to rise further, leading to a global oil shock.

Iranian missile strikes are costing the oil industry billions, with the IEA warning of a severe energy crisis, while a TotalEnergies CEO cautions that oil and gas prices could surpass 2022 highs if the Hormuz crisis persists, and oil prices rise as markets assess supply risks after Iran denied US talks.
Economist Gita Gopinath, a former IMF official, expressed concern that rising imbalances among major powers threaten global economic growth and fuel protectionism, specifically highlighting the level of US federal debt.

Following his interactions with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Donald Trump commented on a range of topics including trade deals, Iran's nuclear program, Taiwan arms sales, and the unlikely release of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai. He also reflected on the overall dynamic and potential for lifting sanctions related to Iranian oil.

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