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

Financial Times · Jun 26, 2026, 9:59 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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

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