5 things to know from G20 finance summit

The Hill · first seen 03.09.2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted international economic officials at a G20 finance summit in Asheville, North Carolina, focusing on gathering support for the Trump administration's financial policies and sanctions targeting Iran and China.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted international economic officials in Asheville, N.C.
The meetings focused on rallying support for the Trump administration's financial policies regarding Iran.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted the G20 finance summit in Asheville, N.C.
Discussions centered on sanctions against Iran and China and global financial agendas

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