German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil plans to advocate for ending economically damaging conflicts, including tariff disputes and the wars in Iran and Ukraine, during talks with Group of 20 peers in the US. He intends to press G20 members to de-escalate tensions that are harming global trade and economic stability. Klingbeil’s focus will be on resolving trade fights and ending military conflicts that disrupt supply chains and increase inflation.

The discussions aim to foster cooperation among major economies to mitigate risks from geopolitical instability. His stance reflects Germany’s broader push for diplomatic solutions to safeguard international economic interests.