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Washington, July 9 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday reaffirmed its support for free trade and open markets despite growing tariff barriers and rising economic nationalism, saying global trade remains essential for raising living standards and reducing poverty, even as it acknowledged that the gains from globalisation have not been shared equally.Speaking at the IMF’s regular press briefing, Julie Kozack, Director of the IMF’s Communications Department, said the Fund’s lon…