G20 Finance Ministers Meet in Asheville on Growth, Trade

The Trump administration presented a pro-market agenda focused on deregulation, trade reform, and economic growth at the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, which began on August 31, 2026. The gathering, hosted by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, is taking place in a region still recovering from the 2024 hurricane season, with the summit concluding on Tuesday, September 1. In opening remarks, Bessent framed American economic strength as essential for global stability, declaring an end to "secular stagnation" and outlining a four-part agenda.