WASHINGTON - The United States has officially assumed its G20 presidency, ushering in a year expected to centre on economic stability, technology and rising geopolitical tensions.
The handover places Washington at the heart of key negotiations with member nations.
President Donald Trump marked the start of the US term on Monday by wiping the website of outgoing host South Africa, who he has pointedly excluded from next year’s summit.
In a statement, the State Department said Trump intends to “return the G20 to its core mission of driving economic growth and prosperity,” outlining three priorities: easing regulatory burdens, strengthening affordable and secure energy supply chains, and accelerating technological innovation.
- eNCA US correspondent Toni Waterman has more.
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