A: Hey there! Anything interesting at work today?

B: Just got off a long meeting with the G20 people. What's up?

A: Oh, you won't believe it! They were talking about trade tensions and stuff.

B: Trade tensions? Like the US tariffs?

A: Exactly! The President announced new ones this week. But guess what? Nobody mentioned them directly in their communique.

B: No kidding? So, they talked about the challenges for global economy but not protectionism?

A: That's right! It seems that the G20 is focusing on how to tackle these challenges together, instead of pointing fingers.

B: Hmm... I wonder if this means trouble for global supply chains with those new tariffs.

A: Yeah, some experts say it could create quite a mess. They're suggesting that the G20 and other international groups might need to work together on solutions.

B: Sounds like more talks and meetings! Well, let's hope they find some answers soon.

A: Agreed! I'll keep you posted. Take care!

B: You too! See ya!
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Finance ministers and central bank chiefs from the Group of 20 nations have wrapped up two days of talks in South Africa. They point to rising tensions over trade, but stopped short of directly mentioning sweeping US tariffs.



The meeting came after US President Donald Trump announced plans to hit a host of countries with higher levies.



The G20 issued a communique on Friday. It says the global economy faces complex challenges that pose a risk to growth and stability.



Unlike previous statements, it does not refer to resisting protectionism.



Japanese Finance Minister Kato Katsunobu told reporters that the joint communique underscores the G20's commitment to addressing challenges together.



Some economic observers say new US tariffs could sow confusion in global supply chains, raising the need for coordinated measures from the G20 and other international frameworks.