US Restructures G20 Finance Meetings Under Trump Administration: Shifting From Multilateral to Bilateral Focus

Dec 16, 2025 02:31 pm CST

The United States is set to streamline G20 finance minister meetings during its chairmanship, reducing the traditional schedule to focus on core macroeconomic issues. This approach aligns with President Trump's preference for bilateral over multilateral engagement, as the administration aims to return the G20 to its "original mission" of economic growth and reducing regulatory burdens.