# Bessent says G20 should consider more trade barriers with China

https://mins.news/en/item/37946

- Reuters, 2026-08-30 23:25 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/g20-countries-should-consider-more-trade-barriers-with-china-cut-imbalances-2026-08-30/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a94bbd0fb274f0001268ccd

> U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he would urge G20 members to reconsider their trade terms with China to reduce global imbalances and press Beijing to shift its economy away from exports toward greater domestic consumption.

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