Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of 20 major economies discussed the U.S. budget ceiling impasse during the first-day session of their meeting Friday, saying a default by the United States could hurt the global economy.
Finance Minister Taro Aso told reporters after the meeting that he called on Washington to settle the problem without any delay.
Many other participants shared similar concerns about the fiscal impasse, Aso, who is also deputy prime minister, suggested.