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US Official Urges G20 to Consider Trade Barriers on China
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, identified as 'Bessent' in some reports, stated that G20 nations should consider implementing more trade barriers against China to address global trade imbalances. She argued that China's current export levels are unsustainable, despite improvements in the direct U.S. trade position. Yellen made these remarks in an interview ahead of a G20 finance leaders' meeting, highlighting a $1.2 trillion trade surplus China holds. The call for action comes as U.S.-China relations and trade dynamics are under scrutiny.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (3): The Hindu, The Independent, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (11 votes, 12 outlets): Bloomberg, CNBC, Channel News Asia, Reuters, South China Morning Post, The Economic Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), The Economist, The Financial Express, The Globe and Mail, The Japan Times, The Wall Street Journal
- Right (2): Firstpost, Times Now