The United States officially assumed the 2026 G20 Presidency on Monday, with plans to prioritize economic growth. This comes amidst a deepening diplomatic rift with South Africa, whom President Donald Trump controversially declared would not be invited to the 2026 summit.

• U.S. President Donald Trump publicly accused South Africa of "horrific human rights abuses" against white farmers and alleged that the country refused to formally hand over the G20 presidency.
• South Africa's Presidency condemned Trump's remarks as "regrettable," "misinformed," and "demeaning," clarifying that diplomatic protocol for the leadership handover was followed.
• The 2026 G20 Leaders’ Summit is scheduled to take place in Miami, Florida, coinciding with the United States’ 250th anniversary year.