G-20 talks trade, finance as Japan readies for Osaka summit 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy the Associated PressFUKUOKA, Japan — Trade and economy ministers of the Group of 20 major economies met Sunday in Japan to discuss ways to reorder trade rules and finances in an era of technological change and protectionism. The central bank governors and other financial regulators meeting in Fukuoka flagged risks from upsets to the global economy as Beijing and Washington clash over trade and technology. The venue for the annual financial meeting, Fukuoka, is a thriving regional hub and base for startups. But Mnuchin, who has co-led Washington’s side in the stalled trade talks with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, said, “I’m hearing concerns if we continue on this path there could be issues.

Source: Manila Bulletin June 09, 2019 05:26 UTC