G-7 Draft Text Warns of ‘Excessive Imbalances' in Global Economy
The officials said there was a need for a common understanding of how 'non-market policies and practices' undermine global economic security. They said they agreed 'on the importance of a level playing field and taking a broadly coordinated approach to address the harm caused by those who do not abide by the same rules and lack transparency.'
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