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G-20 Urged to Coordinate on Fertilizer Amid War Disruptions

4/21/2026

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the G-20 to coordinate with the IMF and World Bank for fertiliser access amid Middle East war disruptions.
At G-20 meeting, discussions on war's economic impact failed to yield consensus.
The IMF lowered growth forecasts and warned supply chain issues could raise food insecurity for 45 million.
The IMF and World Bank will meet to assess requests for assistance from member countries.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the G-20 to coordinate with the IMF and World Bank for fertiliser access amid Middle East war disruptions.
At G-20 meeting, discussions on war's economic impact failed to yield consensus.
The IMF lowered growth forecasts and warned supply chain issues could raise food insecurity for 45 million.
The IMF and World Bank will meet to assess requests for assistance from member countries.