G20 trade ministers holding second day of meetings in Wisconsin
Only Mexico and Argentina backed a U.S.-led forced-labor statement, while most G20 members rejected Washington’s calls to curb excess industrial capacity.
- G20 trade ministers open two days of talks Wednesday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, amid tensions driven by President Donald Trump's global tariff agenda.
- The Trump administration has imposed tariffs on 60 economies since last year, citing concerns over forced labor and excess industrial capacity, straining international ties.
- U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer defended the approach at a Tuesday roundtable in Milwaukee, saying the administration "is not anti-trade" while pushing World Trade Organization reforms.
- International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu emphasized Canada's pivot toward diversification, noting non-U.S. trade surged by $33 billion in the past year.
- Analysts expect few breakthroughs during the summit, with Atlantic Council expert Josh Lipsky noting trading partners remain wary of agreeing to terms given uncertainty over U.S. trade policy after 2028.
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'China plays active role at recent G20 meeting'
China played an active role in promoting dialogue and cooperation with other G20 members while upholding principles during the recent G20 trade ministers' meeting, the country's Ministry of Commerce said on Sunday. The ministry spokesperson made the remarks in response to a media question about the meeting, which was held on September 30 and October 1 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the United States. Members exchanged views on issues proposed by the U…
Commerce ministry: China plays a constructive role at G20 trade ministers' meeting
China's Ministry of Commerce said on Sunday that China played a constructive role at the G20 trade ministers' meeting, held in Milwaukee, the United States, from September 30 to October 1.
(Shanghai=Yonhap News) Correspondent Cha Byeong-seop = Regarding the results of the recent trade ministers' meeting ahead of the G20 summit to be held in the U.S. in December, China...
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