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Statement of G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors | U.S. Department of the Treasury

Statement of G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors
March 3, 2020

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell led a call
with the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss the coronavirus disease
2019. At the conclusion of their meeting, they issued the following joint statement:
Washington – “We, G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, are closely monitoring
the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its impact on markets and economic
conditions.
Given the potential impacts of COVID-19 on global growth, we rea irm our commitment to use
all appropriate policy tools to achieve strong, sustainable growth and safeguard against
downside risks. Alongside strengthening e orts to expand health services, G7 finance ministers
are ready to take actions, including fiscal measures where appropriate, to aid in the response to
the virus and support the economy during this phase. G7 central banks will continue to fulfill
their mandates, thus supporting price stability and economic growth while maintaining the
resilience of the financial system.
We welcome that the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and other international
financial institutions stand ready to help member countries address the human tragedy and
economic challenge posed by COVID-19 through the use of their available instruments to the
fullest extent possible.
G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors stand ready to cooperate further on timely
and e ective measures.”

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