# International Monetary Fund

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-10-01**: Annual Meetings — Scheduled window for the global gathering of finance ministers and central bankers in Bangkok.
- **2026-03-05**: Progress Milestone — Ministry of Finance and IMF underscore significant progress in logistical and policy planning.
- **2025-02-26**: IMF Review Released — The IMF issues its formal review urging the U.S. to ease trade restrictions and coordinate with partners.
- **2025-02-25**: High-Level Consultations — IMF Chief Georgieva meets with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
- **2025-02-23**: New Tariff Invocation — President Trump taps a different legal authority to impose a 10% global tariff.
- **2025-02-20**: Supreme Court Ruling — The U.S. Supreme Court strikes down several of the Trump administration's initial tariff measures.
- **2023-10-15**: Official Selection — Thailand was officially confirmed as the host for the 2026 meetings during the Marrakech summit.
- **1991-10-01**: Last Hosted in Bangkok — Thailand hosted its first IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings during a period of rapid economic expansion.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### Thailand Accelerates Preparations for 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings
2026-03-05 08:58:00 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The Ministry of Finance of Thailand and the Bank of Thailand have reported significant milestones in their coordination with the IMF for the upcoming 2026 Annual Meetings. This high-profile event is set to position Bangkok as a central hub for global financial policy and sustainable development discussions.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/thailand-imf-world-bank-2026-preparations

### Global Trade Fragmentation: Navigating Tariff Risks in a Decoupling Economy
2026-03-04 22:58:29 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

As geopolitical tensions accelerate the shift toward trade fragmentation, global manufacturers face a new era of systemic tariff risks and supply chain restructuring. This briefing examines the transition from globalized efficiency to regionalized resilience and the resulting impact on market volatility.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/geopolitics-trade-fragmentation-tariff-risk-2026

### IMF Warns US on Trade Volatility and Debt as Trump Renews Tariff Push
2026-02-26 02:09:59 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The International Monetary Fund has urged the United States to pivot toward multilateral cooperation and ease trade restrictions following a year of aggressive tariff policies. While the IMF acknowledges valid concerns regarding the U.S. trade deficit, it warned that current protectionist measures and rising public debt pose significant risks to global financial stability.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/imf-us-trade-restrictions-trump-tariffs

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