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Bessent Urges G20 to Follow U.S. Economic Model

9/2/2026

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  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged G20 members to emulate the United States economy during a finance session in Asheville, N.C.
  • He praised the U.S. economy under President Donald Trump despite allies’ complaints that Trump’s policies hurt their economies.
  • European, Canadian and other allies said the Iran war has disrupted energy markets and shipping.
  • Allies questioned Bessent’s surprise sale of U.S. euro holdings last month to support Japan’s yen.