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Bessent says 19 finance ministers agreed ‘never-ending stream of cheap exports’ is unsustainable, but China dissented

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Tuesday that 19 G20 finance ministers reached a consensus regarding the unsustainability of a continuous influx of low-cost exports, which they argue contributes to global economic imbalances. The discussions, held in Asheville, North Carolina, focused on addressing these trade pressures to stabilize international markets.

China formally dissented from the group's position, marking a point of contention within the G20 discussions. The agreement among the other members reflects a broader effort to coordinate international economic policy in response to concerns over current global trade dynamics.

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