# US Treasury's Bessent faces G20 diplomacy test amid tariffs, Iran war and bond turmoil

https://mins.news/en/item/37446

- Reuters, 2026-08-30 10:15 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/us-treasurys-bessent-faces-g20-diplomacy-test-amid-tariffs-iran-war-bond-turmoil-2026-08-30/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a9402aefb274f00012686cd

> U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faces a major test of his economic diplomacy this week as he urges finance leaders from the G20 economies to reduce global trade imbalances, support growth and cut business ties with Iran. He must also ease concerns over rising U.S. debt and bond yields.

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