Scott Bessent's growth plans aren't enough to tame surging deficit and debt pile, IMF chief says

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said Bessent’s reliance on growth won’t cut the U. S. deficit and $40 trillion debt fast enough, calling for fiscal consolidation.

Source: [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/14/bond-yields-debt-deficit-treasury.html)