German minister sees 'positive signals' after meeting with Bessent

BANFF, Canada (Reuters) -German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil is optimistic about relations with Washington after his meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, he told journalists on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) ministerial meeting in Banff, Canada. "I noticed the positive signals and believe we can build on them," Klingbeil, who also serves as vice chancellor in the new German government, said late on Wednesday. Klingbeil said that both ministers had agreed to meet again in Washington, with Bessent inviting Klingbeil.