16:31, 18-Jul-2018
Global Economy: IMF chief economist: Trade war is the biggest challenge
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15:30, 21-Jul-2018
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The International Monetary Fund has released its World Economic Outlook, keeping its forecast for global economic growth unchanged at 3.9 percent this year. However, it warns of an unbalanced economic growth in the future, with increasing risks. We interviewed chief economist Maurice Obstfeld. He has expressed his concerns, saying the biggest challenge is protectionism.
"Maurice, thanks for joining us. What do you see as the biggest challenges and risks as the global economy continues to recover?"
"The tariffs started by the US under the sanction 301 and sanction 232 have really made the world nervous. Does the IMF agree with these unilateral actions?"