G20 major economies statement omits past pledges to fight protectionism

The Group of 20 major economies in a summit statement Saturday omitted past language on fighting protectionism, amid the hawkish trade stance of US President Donald Trump.

A statement adopted at the end of the two-day summit in Buenos Aires instead only recognized the "contribution" of the "multilateral trading system," but said it was "falling short" in goals of growth and job creation.

(With inputs from agencies.)