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Trade Disputes at G20 Summit

Updated 2026-09-02 17:25 UTC 1 source Negative

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized China for not addressing certain trade issues, such as the sustainability of cheap exports, during the Group of 20 (G20) conference. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions in global trade negotiations.

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Bessent: China not among countries agreeing 'cheap exports' are unsustainable

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called out China on Tuesday for not wanting to address certain trade issues at the Group of 20 (G20) conference, saying the country did not agree cheap exports are “unsustainable.” At the end of the summit in Asheville, N.C., reporters asked Bessent, “What can you te

2026-09-02 16:58 UTC