IMF Governor "Growing Global Economic Uncertainty"...Concerns over Trump's tariff threat

The head of the International Monetary Fund and IMF has expressed concern over U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's threat to tariffs, saying global economic policy is facing significant uncertainty this year.

IMF Governor Kristalina Georgieva told reporters in Washington on the 10th local time, noting that the unpredictability of U.S. trade policy is "represented by a long-term rise in interest rates."

This is interpreted as a warning that anxiety surrounding Trump's tariff threat will drive up long-term borrowing costs and add pressure on the global economy.

Georgieva added that the world is paying attention to the direction of the Trump administration's economic policy, including tax and deregulation, as well as trade policy.

He also predicted that the impact of Trump's second-term administration trade policy would be particularly significant in countries that are more dependent on Asian and global supply chains.

Earlier, shortly after taking office, Trump vowed to impose a 10% to 20% universal tariff on all imports.

In particular, it has threatened to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, the U.S.' largest trading partners, and an additional 10% on top of existing tariffs on China.

Meanwhile, Georgieva revealed part of the "Global Economic Outlook for 2025" to be released by the IMF next week, saying global economic growth remains "stable."