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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Urges Global Leaders to Dismantle Economic Barriers at G20 Finance Track Meetings

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered a call to action to global financial leaders at the G20 Finance Track meetings in Asheville, North Carolina. He urged the group to refocus on driving durable growth by dismantling government-imposed economic barriers, such as excessive regulatory burdens, poorly designed tax systems, and internal market fragmentation. Bessent presented the administration's domestic policy model as a blueprint for foreign counterparts, highlighting a "great regulatory reset" that achieved a 129-to-1 reduction ratio of regulations over the past year. He pitched the U.S. as a premier destination for capital, citing historic tax relief and energy independence as primary drivers for expansion. The meetings focused on structural reform, global financial stability, and private sector investment. While international leaders discussed global issues, local financial expert Ruth Hays noted that interest rates remain a primary concern for the community. Hays stated that lower interest rates would reduce costs for mortgages and auto loans, impacting housing and job growth for the region still recovering from Helene.

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