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‘Tit-for-tat’ trade warfare threatens global economy, says IMF chief economist

‘Tit-for-tat’ trade warfare threatens global economy, says IMF chief economist
Financial Times Friday 26 June 2026, 21:59 UTC 1 min read
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Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, who is leaving the fund, warns attempts to gain small advantages will be ‘self-defeating’

Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, who is leaving the fund, warns attempts to gain small advantages will be ‘self-defeating’
IMF (ORG) Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas (PERSON)
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