G20 trade ministers gather in Milwaukee as US tariffs dominate agenda

Trade ministers from the Group of 20 nations gathered in Milwaukee on Wednesday for two days of talks, with United States President Donald Trump's tariff policies expected to dominate the agenda.

The meeting brings together senior trade officials from the world's largest economies at a moment when Trump's tariff measures have become a central point of tension in global trade relations.

An analyst monitoring the talks cautioned against expecting major outcomes from the two-day gathering. "Don't expect any breakthroughs," the analyst said, suggesting that entrenched positions on tariffs are likely to limit progress during the Milwaukee talks.

The Group of 20 comprises many of the world's largest economies, including the United States, China and the European Union, and its trade track periodically brings ministers together to coordinate on commerce policy amid a shifting global trade landscape.

The gathering comes as businesses and governments around the world continue to grapple with the economic effects of US tariff policy, which has reshaped supply chains and prompted responses from several trading partners. No further details on the meeting's agenda were immediately available, with talks set to continue through Thursday.