IMF head warns of 'self-inflicted injuries' hurting economic recovery
She tells G-20 and central bank leaders that policy choices are now key if the global economy is to snap out of its low-growth period
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THE global economy cannot afford to risk "self-inflicted injuries," International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Christine Lagarde declared on Tuesday, in what appeared to be a sideswipe against the protectionist policies of US President Donald Trump and other political leaders.
Such policies risk derailing a recent strengthening of activity which could herald the world economy's snapping out of its multi-year low-growth period, she said.
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