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

CNBC14 October 2026, 08:53 UTCUnited States of America

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said Bessent’s reliance on growth won’t cut the U.S. deficit and $40 trillion debt fast enough, calling for fiscal consolidation.

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