Nigeria, April 22 -- World financial leaders are converging in Washington, D.C., this week for the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group-an annual event typically centered on fostering global economic cooperation, development financing, and policy coordination.

But this year, the spotlight has sharply shifted to escalating trade tensions and the sweeping impact of fresh U.S. tariffs on global commerce.

Tariff Turmoil Overshadows Multilateral Priorities

With hundreds of finance ministers, central bank governors, and policy experts in attendance, the atmosphere is charged with urgency. The reintroduction of aggressive trade measures by U.S. President Donald Trump, who returned to office in Janu...