Keywords: G20


G20 trade ministers meet in Milwaukee amid tariff tensions

Trade ministers from the Group of 20 major economies are gathering in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for two days of discussions dominated by disagreements over tariffs, industrial competition and the future of global trade. Hosted by the United States, the meeting comes at a particularly difficult moment for......

Trump says Xi visit made major progress as Iran and Hormuz feature in talks

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that his three-day meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping had produced major progress, while confirming that the two leaders discussed the war involving Iran and the situation around the Strait of Hormuz. Trump made the comments in Washington as Xi's state......

OECD raises 2026 global growth forecast as economy weathers successive shocks

The global economy has shown greater resilience than expected in the face of geopolitical tensions, energy disruptions and renewed inflationary pressures, prompting the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to slightly upgrade its growth forecast for 2026. In its September 2026......

Fathallah Sijilmassi named African Union special envoy for G20 and global affairs

The African Union has appointed Moroccan diplomat Fathallah Sijilmassi as its Special Envoy for G20 and Global Affairs, giving him a mandate focused on strengthening Africa’s engagement with major international institutions and multilateral platforms. The appointment was announced on 18 September......

Venezuela to join G20 energy ministers meeting in Houston amid closer US energy ties

Venezuela is set to take part in a meeting of G20 energy ministers in Houston, Texas, marking a notable development in relations between Caracas and Washington as both sides explore new opportunities in the energy sector. The US government said Monday that a Venezuelan delegation would attend the gathering......

G20 backs U.S.-led framework for a more flexible approach to AI regulation

G20 countries have reached an agreement on a new framework for artificial intelligence and emerging technologies that reflects the United States’ push for a more flexible regulatory approach focused on innovation, investment and technological growth. The agreement was reached during a technology......

Jensen Huang urges the G20 to regulate real risks of artificial intelligence

Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, called on G20 countries on Wednesday to avoid building their artificial intelligence regulations around risks he considers still theoretical. This position aligns with the arguments made by several American tech leaders, who are concerned about preserving the development speed......

Germany: Lars Klingbeil Warns About the Cost of Uncertainty for Global Growth

Geopolitical uncertainty has emerged as one of the main obstacles to global growth prospects. From Asheville, North Carolina, where G20 finance ministers and central bank governors are meeting, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil called on major economies to take action on Tuesday to reduce destabilizing......

EU calls for de-escalation and renewed peace talks with Iran

The European Union has called for renewed diplomatic efforts to reach a peaceful settlement with Iran, while stressing its readiness to take additional measures to protect its security and strategic interests, particularly freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement issued on Monday......