G20 Meets Asheville, Bessent in Charlotte | Charlotte News

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent kicked off his post-G20 tour in Asheville, showcasing Western North Carolina’s charm and resilience—especially after Hurricane Helene—and then landed in Charlotte to chat with the Economics Club. While no formal joint statement emerged from the G20, 19 out of 20 members agreed on concerns about global imbalances slowing growth worldwide. A major twist? For the first time, private sector heavyweights like Truist and Albemarle were invited to the table, signaling a new era of corporate input in global economic talks. Bessent framed Charlotte as a key player in this evolving landscape, emphasizing international cooperation and stability as top priorities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/39712a17c0c900a6