Remember when conservatives loved Harper for this?
Clearly, they've been trumped.
G20 wraps with world leaders agreeing to use trade to boost global economy
China agreed to co-operate more closely with trading partners on its politically volatile steel exports as leaders of major economies ended the G20 summit today in Hangzhou, China, with a forceful endorsement of free trade and a crowded agenda that included the Koreas, Syria and refugees.
In a joint statement Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Barack Obama, and the leaders of Britain, Japan, Russia and other Group of 20 nations pledged to boost sluggish global growth by promoting innovation.
"The global recovery lacks momentum," Xi told reporters after the meeting. "We need to do more to unlock the potential for medium and long-term growth."
There was no mention of a global stimulus or other joint action, which officials said earlier was unworkable because economic conditions vary widely from country to country.
In a statement issued Monday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for the implementation of growth strategies and increasing the collective gross domestic product by two per cent by 2018.
Trudeau also said it's important that the benefits of free and open trade are shared by all citizens.
In an effort to shore up public support for trade, the G20 leaders promised "inclusive growth" to spread the benefits to people left behind by wrenching change. That reflects a recognition that economic strains are fuelling political tensions and a growing clamour to raise barriers against foreign competition.
The statement expressed "opposition to protectionism on trade and investment in all its forms."
G20 wraps with world leaders agreeing to use trade to boost global economy - World - CBC News
Clearly, they've been trumped.
G20 wraps with world leaders agreeing to use trade to boost global economy
China agreed to co-operate more closely with trading partners on its politically volatile steel exports as leaders of major economies ended the G20 summit today in Hangzhou, China, with a forceful endorsement of free trade and a crowded agenda that included the Koreas, Syria and refugees.
In a joint statement Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Barack Obama, and the leaders of Britain, Japan, Russia and other Group of 20 nations pledged to boost sluggish global growth by promoting innovation.
"The global recovery lacks momentum," Xi told reporters after the meeting. "We need to do more to unlock the potential for medium and long-term growth."
There was no mention of a global stimulus or other joint action, which officials said earlier was unworkable because economic conditions vary widely from country to country.
In a statement issued Monday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for the implementation of growth strategies and increasing the collective gross domestic product by two per cent by 2018.
Trudeau also said it's important that the benefits of free and open trade are shared by all citizens.
In an effort to shore up public support for trade, the G20 leaders promised "inclusive growth" to spread the benefits to people left behind by wrenching change. That reflects a recognition that economic strains are fuelling political tensions and a growing clamour to raise barriers against foreign competition.
The statement expressed "opposition to protectionism on trade and investment in all its forms."
G20 wraps with world leaders agreeing to use trade to boost global economy - World - CBC News
