Trump discloses potential non-attendance at G20 summit, citing multiple issues
President Donald Trump has expressed his disapproval of South Africa's domestic policies and geopolitical alignments, hinting that he may skip the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa. The statement was made during Trump's return journey from Scotland to the U.S. on his plane.
Trump's concerns revolve around what he calls "very bad policies," including violence against certain communities, particularly claims of persecution and killings among South Africa’s white Afrikaner minority. He has also criticised South Africa's land reform laws aimed at addressing apartheid-era inequalities, its pro-Palestinian stance in the Israel-Gaza conflict, and its growing ties with BRICS nations such as Russia and China.
The tension between the U.S. and South Africa escalated after Trump publicly aired unsubstantiated claims of a "genocide" against white South African farmers. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and other officials have denied these claims. This dispute has been further complicated by the Trump administration imposing a 30% tariff on selected South African goods and boycotting some preparatory G20 meetings.
In a recent meeting, Trump and Ramaphosa discussed the issue of protecting white farmers in South Africa. However, no new reports or statements about this meeting have been provided. Trump has shared video materials and documents with Ramaphosa, allegedly confirming threats and killings of farmers due to land expropriation.
The G20 summit in South Africa, the first on African soil, takes place amid these heightened diplomatic strains. For those interested in staying updated on these developments, TASS offers a Telegram channel for real-time updates, as well as the option to subscribe to their website.
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- The ongoing tension between the US and South Africa, stemming from President Donald Trump's criticisms of South Africa's domestic policies and geopolitical alignments, has been a focus of war-and-conflicts and general-news reports.
- The escalating disputes, including Trump's concerns over "very bad policies" such as land reform laws, violence against certain communities, and South Africa's pro-Palestinian stance in the Israel-Gaza conflict, have dominated political discussions, especially amid the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa.
