China dissents as Bessent cites G20 cheap-exports plan
By The BriefBrief
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said 19 G20 members agreed to address streams of “cheap exports” that create global economic imbalances, but China dissented. He spoke after a two-day G20 meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, and said he is urging some counterparts to use tariffs and other measures.
WHO:Scott Bessent; China
WHAT:Bessent said 19 G20 members agreed to address “cheap exports,” while China dissented
WHEN:Sep 1, 2026
WHERE:USA
WHY:Bessent was reacting to the outcome of a two-day G20 meeting in Asheville, where he said 19 members agreed to address “cheap exports” but China dissented.
