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Bessent Faces G20 Credibility Test Amid Interventions
Monday, August 31, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is attending a Group of 20 finance ministers meeting in Asheville, North Carolina on Monday. Bessent has stated he intends to focus discussions on boosting global growth. The meeting occurs as energy prices have risen following US military actions against Iran, and as new US tariffs on Canada have been implemented.
