G7 Finance Ministers Meeting in Paris Focuses on Global Economic Imbalances and Trade Frictions

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G7 finance ministers convened in Paris to address global economic tensions and trade frictions. Core agenda items include tackling structural global economic imbalances (cited as China's under-consumption, U.S. over-consumption, and Europe's under-investment) and coordinating to reduce dependency on China for critical minerals and rare earths. These resources are vital for strategic industries like electric vehicles, renewable energy, and defense.