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G20 trade ministers deadlocked over industrial overcapacity, says US trade chief

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Briefings

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer reported that G20 trade ministers failed to reach consensus on addressing excess industrial capacity and forced labour in supply chains during a meeting in Milwaukee. The US holds the rotating presidency for this year's summit, and Greer noted that China rejects the criticism of overcapacity while the US holds this position. The meeting occurred in October 2026, and the report was published on October 2, 2026.

Key points

• US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer reported that G20 trade ministers failed to reach consensus on addressing excess industrial capacity and forced labour in supply chains during a meeting in Milwaukee.
• China rejects the criticism of overcapacity while the US holds the position of rotating presidency for this year's summit.

Context and limitations

The report covers a single meeting in Milwaukee in October 2026. Evidence is limited to Greer's statement that ministers failed to agree, and no specific numbers, dates, or names of other participants are provided.

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