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Trump Admin Warns South Africa at G-20 Summit

11/20/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration warned South Africa against pursuing a joint statement at the G-20 summit in Johannesburg.
The G-20 summit in Johannesburg is Africa's first.
The United States opposes South Africa's solidarity and sustainability agenda as contradictory to policy.
South Africa aims to secure a declaration at the summit with Brazil.
The United States has imposed high tariffs on South African exports to strain relations.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration warned South Africa against pursuing a joint statement at the G-20 summit in Johannesburg.
The G-20 summit in Johannesburg is Africa's first.
The United States opposes South Africa's solidarity and sustainability agenda as contradictory to policy.
South Africa aims to secure a declaration at the summit with Brazil.
The United States has imposed high tariffs on South African exports to strain relations.