G‑20 Urged to Tighten Trade Barriers with China to Address Imbalances

At a recent G‑20 forum, senior official Bessent called for the group to consider additional trade barriers against China in order to correct persistent trade imbalances. He argued that revising trade terms would push China to boost domestic demand and reduce its reliance on exports. The proposal adds a new angle to ongoing G‑20 discussions on trade policy and could shape the next round of negotiations on how member states manage their trade relationships with China.