G20 in Asheville: China blocks joint communique, Russia's presence stirs discord

2026-09-01 19:24 UTC – 2026-09-02 17:25 UTC

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The two-day G20 finance ministers' meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, ended with a final statement backed by all participants except China. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Beijing prevented a unanimous communique due to a dispute over its large trade surplus and 'non-market policies' that exacerbate imbalances. The presence of Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, invited by the US hosts for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine, also drew criticism from European and Canadian delegates. Bessent defended the invitation, saying: 'I know some Europeans were left with a bitter taste, but I think it is very important to talk' to everyone, including Russia. He added that 19 G20 members agreed to curb the flow of cheap exports that create global economic imbalances, but China dissented.

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Publication timeline

2026-09-01 19:24 · The Independent (outlet profile)
Bessent says G20 countries should also use tariffs to protect their industries from cheap imports. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he’s urging his G20 counterparts to take a page from the Trump administration’s pl…
2026-09-01 22:21 · Al Jazeera (outlet profile)
US urges G20 to cut trade imbalances, focus on China. US Treasury Secretary Bessent urges other G20 countries to do more to protect their economies from Chinese imports.
2026-09-01 22:45 · NRK (outlet profile)
Bessent: 19 G20-land enige om å bremse «billig eksport». 19 medlemmer av G20 er enige om at strømmen av billige eksportvarer som skaper ubalanser i verdensøkonomien, må begrenses, ifølge USAs finansminister Scott Bessen…
2026-09-01 23:11 · CGTN (outlet profile)
G20 finance ministers wrap up meeting in US state of North Carolina. G20 finance ministers wrap up meeting in US state of North Carolina
2026-09-01 23:29 · The New York Times (outlet profile)
At G20 Meeting, Scott Bessent Accuses China of Flooding the World With Cheap Exports. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused China for flooding the world with its cheap exports.
2026-09-01 23:33 · CNBC (outlet profile)
China dissented from G20 statement opposing 'cheap exports' flooding market, Bessent says. Bessent is leading the Trump administration's plan to choke off Iran's economy by threatening its business partners with seconda…
2026-09-01 23:39 · France 24 (outlet profile)
G20 backs final statement despite Russia tensions, China dissent. G20 finance leaders wrapped up two days of talks in Ashville, North Carolina, on Tuesday with broad backing for a final statement, despite tensions over…
2026-09-01 23:48 · La Repubblica (outlet profile)
G20, la Cina fa muro: salta il comunicato congiunto. Dissidi su energia e commercio, irritazione Usa. Dopo la presenza del ministro russo, un nuovo caso imbarazza il vertice di Washington sulle finanze mondiali. Bessent…
2026-09-02 00:46 · TASS (англ.) (outlet profile)
US discusses issues related to sanctions against Iran with Russia, China — Bessent. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent did not specify the substance of the consultations
2026-09-02 01:20 · TASS (англ.) (outlet profile)
Bessent stresses importance of contacts with Russia for settlement in Ukraine. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that the conflict cannot be solved, if the sides don't talk
2026-09-02 04:06 · RTÉ News (outlet profile)
G20 leaders close talks marked by US welcoming Russia. G20 finance leaders closed their two-day gathering with a statement that all but China backed in full, as the United States insisted that the presence of a Russian…
2026-09-02 04:43 · Malay Mail (outlet profile)
G20 finance chiefs wrap talks with US defending Russia’s participation. ASHEVILLE (United States), Sept 2 — G20 finance leaders closed their two-day gathering on Tuesday with a statement...
2026-09-02 06:04 · Bloomberg (outlet profile)
Bessent Says China Stopped Unanimous G20 Communique. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China prevented the Group of 20 from issuing a joint communique after a gathering of finance and central bank chiefs this week d…
2026-09-02 06:55 · Le Nouvel Obs (outlet profile)
La présence d’un ministre russe au G20 Finance crée le malaise de plusieurs pays. Le ministre américain des Finances, organisateur des discussions en Caroline du Nord, a assumé d’avoir invité son homologue russe malgré…
2026-09-02 08:06 · Le Figaro (outlet profile)
Au G20, le retour surprise de la Russie, invitée par les États-Unis, provoque la colère des Européens. RÉCIT - La Maison-Blanche n’avait pas prévenu ses alliés de la présence du ministre russe des Finances, Anton Siloua…
2026-09-02 08:22 · The National (UAE) (outlet profile)
The G20 said everything and committed to nothing. The Gulf should pay attention
2026-09-02 09:51 · Le Monde (outlet profile)
Au G20 Finances, les Etats-Unis assument jusqu’au bout la présence du ministre russe Anton Silouanov, malgré le « malaise » des Occidentaux. « Je sais que certains Européens en ont gardé un goût amer, mais je pense qu’i…
2026-09-02 17:12 · Clarín (outlet profile)
Terminó la Cumbre de ministros del G20 sin acuerdo: China no firmó el comunicado final y mostró sus diferencias con Estados Unidos. Las disidencias fueron sobre el libre comercio, el estrecho de Ormuz y las tierras rara…
2026-09-02 17:25 · Le Figaro (outlet profile)
Au G20 des ministres des Finances, la Russie et la Chine sèment la discorde. DÉCRYPTAGE - Les Européens n’ont pas apprécié la présence du ministre des Finances russe invité par la présidence américaine, tandis que la Ch…

Factual core

A Russian minister attended the G20 finance leaders' gathering.
China did not sign the final communiqué of the G20 summit.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent urged G20 countries to reduce trade imbalances.
G20 finance leaders concluded two days of talks in Ashville, North Carolina, on Tuesday.
The dispute over China's giant trade surplus was the reason for the failure to issue the G20 joint communique.

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