US Treasury Secretary Addresses Trade Tensions with China and Canada at G20
During G20 finance minister meetings, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlighted ongoing disputes over China’s trade surplus while reassuring Canada that Washington does not view the bilateral relationship as adversative despite recent tariff disputes.
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