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G20 Summit Advances Despite U.S. Pressure, Ramaphosa Declares

11/22/2025

Summary

Story summary

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said G20 summit will proceed with a joint declaration despite U.S. pressure for a toned-down statement.
He added G20 moves forward without the United States, saying, "We will not be bullied."
The White House criticized Ramaphosa's comments and denied change in U.S. participation.
Leaders from China, Russia, and Argentina are absent but have sent delegations.
Ramaphosa hopes for a summit addressing climate change and inequality.

History

Historical Context

The 2010 G20 Summit in Toronto marked a pivotal moment as leaders, including U.S. President Barack Obama, committed to halving budget deficits by 2013 amid recovery from the 2008 financial crisis. Today, tensions persist within the G20, particularly regarding climate change and inequality, as exemplified by South African President Ramaphosa's resistance to U.S. influence, highlighting shifting global dynamics since the summit.

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Story summary

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said G20 summit will proceed with a joint declaration despite U.S. pressure for a toned-down statement.
He added G20 moves forward without the United States, saying, "We will not be bullied."
The White House criticized Ramaphosa's comments and denied change in U.S. participation.
Leaders from China, Russia, and Argentina are absent but have sent delegations.
Ramaphosa hopes for a summit addressing climate change and inequality.

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