The United States officially assumed the presidency of the G20 group of major economies on Monday, marking the start of a 12-month term aimed at revitalizing global economic growth and prosperity. The U.S. Department of State outlined its strategic priorities, emphasizing a return to the core mission of the G20 by advancing reforms that stimulate economic expansion and tangible outcomes.
The administration plans to focus on three key areas: reducing regulatory burdens to unlock economic potential, ensuring affordable and secure energy supply chains, and promoting innovation through emerging technologies. These initiatives are intended to foster long-term resilience and inclusive development across member nations.
Next year’s G20 summit is scheduled to take place in Miami at a golf resort owned by former President Donald Trump. This venue choice has drawn attention, particularly after Trump stated last week that South Africa would not be invited. Washington skipped this year’s summit hosted by Pretoria, citing concerns over how the country managed its leadership role within the group.
Trump recently claimed South Africa would be excluded from the 2025 summit due to what he described as a failure to formally transfer the rotating presidency to a senior U.S. representative during the closing ceremony. However, South African officials maintain they handed over the presidency to an American diplomatic official present at the event.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa dismissed Trump’s remarks on Sunday, affirming his country’s continued active and constructive participation in the G20. He rejected allegations of genocide against white farmers and land seizures as baseless and misleading, calling them part of a broader pattern of disinformation.
The controversy has sparked debate among G20 members. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would seek to persuade Trump to reconsider the exclusion, highlighting the importance of maintaining unity and inclusiveness within the forum.
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