IMF says US needs to tackle debt despite robust growth

washington - The International Monetary Fund on Thursday called on the U.S. to raise taxes to curb rising debt levels while applauding 'robust, dynamic' growth in the world's largest economy and progress toward bringing inflation under control.

The IMF said in a closing statement for its 'Article IV' review of U.S. economic policies that high deficits and debt 'create a growing risk to the U.S. and global economy