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Bessent urges G20 to re-examine trade terms with China

Filed: Aug 31, 2026 at 1:09 AM ET
Summary: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he will encourage G20 members to re-examine their trade terms with China to reduce global imbalances. He also urged Beijing to rebalance its economy away from exports and toward domestic consumption.
WHO: Scott Bessent
WHAT: Said he will encourage G20 members to re-examine trade terms with China and urged China to shift from exports toward domestic consumption.
WHEN: Aug 30, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: He was responding to global imbalances and said the goal is to reduce them by adjusting trade terms and pushing China to rebalance its economy.
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