IMF: U.S. economy strong but tariffs and rising debt threaten gains
Feb 27th 2026
The IMF says the U.S. is a global growth engine but warns tariffs lower productivity and rising deficits could erase benefits, urging tax and spending reforms.
- IMF praises U.S. private sector and forecasts GDP growth from 2.2% in 2025 to 2.4% in 2026.