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Hosting G20 meeting, Bessent tries to rally allies on Iran as tariffs strain ties
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is meeting with finance ministers of the world's largest economies this week at a time when the United States has disrupted the international order with aggressive tariffs on major allies and an unpopular war on Iran.
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- Why it matters
- Finance ministers coordinate on major economic and foreign policy issues; Bessent's effort to build coalition support indicates US is attempting to isolate Iran economically and diplomatically despite friction from tariff policies elsewhere.
- Most affected
- Countries subject to US tariffs — May face continued trade pressure while being asked to align on Iran policy
Iran — Targeted by coordinated international financial and diplomatic pressure if G20 alignment succeeds - Likely next
- Whether other finance ministers publicly back the US position on Iran sanctions at the meeting's conclusion
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