Trump Bars South Africa From 2026 Miami G20 Summit Following Diplomatic Standoff

Nov 27, 2025 04:50 am CST

President Trump has announced South Africa's exclusion from the 2026 G20 summit in Miami and the cessation of US payments to the country following a diplomatic dispute over the transfer of G20 presidency responsibilities. This decision comes after the US boycotted the recent Johannesburg summit, creating tensions between the two nations over protocol and representation issues.