G20 Trade Ministers Condemn Weaponization of Food
G20 trade ministers condemned the use of food and agricultural products as a tool for political pressure, emphasizing that it carries economic and humanitarian risks.
Gathering in Milwaukee, USA, G20 trade ministers condemned the use of food and agricultural products as a tool for political pressure, stating that this practice poses humanitarian and economic threats.
Details of the G20 Meeting
G20 trade ministers expressed their shared concerns regarding the use of food and agricultural products as a tool for political pressure.
Weaponization of Food
The ministers condemned the practice, stating that the weaponization of food poses a significant humanitarian and economic threat.
Statement by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative published the statement by G20 trade ministers regarding the weaponization of food through coercive trade practices.
Location and Date of the Meeting
Gathering in Milwaukee, USA, on September 30–October 1, the G20 trade ministers made important evaluations regarding global supply chains.
Interferences with Trade
Concerns were addressed regarding governments slowing down, halting, restricting, or redirecting the trade of food, agricultural products, and agricultural inputs in order to obtain political concessions.
Targeted Trade Actions
The statement drew attention to the fact that such targeted trade actions can be used to exert pressure on countries.