Event Brief
IMF Trap: Lebanon's Budget Hits the Poor
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 11:09 AM ET
Summary: Lebanon's government raises VAT and gasoline levies, impacting the poor.
WHO: Lebanese government
WHAT: Approved VAT increase and gasoline levy
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 9:45 AM ET
WHERE: Beirut
WHY: To balance the budget
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