G20 against ‘weaponization’ of food trade: French minister

MILWAUKEE: G20 trade ministers agree that it is “not acceptable” for countries to target food supplies in conflicts, a French official told AFP on Thursday, adding that European leaders took aim at Russia on the issue at high-level talks. Trade officials from the Group of 20 major economies are gathered in Milwaukee for two days of intense meetings this week. The discussions come as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs strain Washington’s ties with partners, while China pushes back on accusations