IMF to Release New US Economic Policy Prescriptions

Global lender to assess fiscal, trade, and current account deficits under Trump administration

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced it will release a comprehensive review of U.S. economic policies under the Trump administration on February 25. The report will include assessments of fiscal, trade, and current account deficits, as well as a broad evaluation of the U.S. dollar's value. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will hold a press conference to discuss the findings after concluding consultations with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Why it matters

The IMF's policy prescriptions for the U.S. economy carry significant weight and can influence economic policymaking in Washington. This review comes at a critical time, as the U.S. has continued to run high fiscal deficits due in part to recent tax cuts, raising concerns about debt levels and the potential impact on economic growth and inflation.

The details

The IMF last issued U.S.-specific policy recommendations in 2024, calling on the Biden administration to raise taxes to curb rising debt levels. However, deficits have remained high since President Donald Trump returned to office in 2025, with the Congressional Budget Office estimating an average 6.1% of GDP over the next decade. This would push public debt to 120% of U.S. GDP by 2036, eclipsing the post-World War II high.

  • The IMF will release its review of U.S. economic policies on February 25, 2026.
  • IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will hold a press conference after concluding consultations with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on February 25, 2026.

The players

Kristalina Georgieva

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund.

Scott Bessent

U.S. Treasury Secretary under the Trump administration.

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What they’re saying

“When we look at a more historical context, the current level of the dollar against major currencies is close to its historical average over the past decade.”

— Julie Kozack, IMF spokesperson (marketscreener.com)

What’s next

The IMF's policy prescriptions for the U.S. economy will be closely watched by policymakers in Washington and could influence future economic decisions.

The takeaway

The IMF's upcoming review of U.S. economic policies under the Trump administration comes at a critical time, as the country continues to grapple with high fiscal deficits and rising debt levels. The report's findings and policy recommendations will be closely scrutinized for their potential impact on economic policymaking in the United States.