Trump Orders U.S. Boycott of G20 Summit in South Africa Over Disputed Allegations

Overview

• President Trump said no U.S. officials will attend the Nov. 22–23 G20 in Johannesburg, calling it a “shame” that South Africa is hosting.
• South Africa’s foreign ministry issued a formal denial, saying portrayals of Afrikaners and claims of persecution are not supported by facts.
• The administration recently cut the annual U.S. refugee ceiling to 7,500 with stated prioritization for white South Africans.
• Washington has imposed 30% tariffs on South Africa, described in coverage as the highest the U.S. applies in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Vice President J.D. Vance canceled his previously planned attendance, and Trump has floated hosting the 2026 summit in Miami while also suggesting South Africa should be expelled from the G20.