Next year, the United States will host the G20 summit for the first time since 2009. The event is scheduled to take place in Miami, Florida, in December 2026, coinciding with the country’s 250th anniversary. Organizers say the summit will highlight values such as innovation, entrepreneurship, and perseverance.
The summit will focus on three main themes: reducing regulatory barriers, improving energy supply chains, and promoting technological innovation. According to the announcement, “Under President Trump’s leadership, the G20 will use four working groups to achieve progress on three key themes: removing regulatory burdens, unlocking affordable and secure energy supply chains, and pioneering new technologies and innovation.” Initial meetings for the Sherpa and Finance Track are set for December 15-16 in Washington, DC.
Poland has been invited to join the G20 for this cycle. The statement notes that “Poland’s success is proof that a focus on the future is a better path than one on grievances. It shows how partnership with the United States and American companies can promote mutual prosperity and growth.”
In contrast to this invitation, South Africa has not been asked to participate during America’s presidency of the G20. The statement provides criticism of South Africa’s current government policies and its recent role as host of this year’s G20. It reads: “Rather than take responsibility for its failings, the radical ANC-led South African government has sought to scapegoat its own citizens and the United States.” The release further alleges that “South Africa focused on climate change, diversity and inclusion, and aid dependency as central tenets of its working groups,” while also claiming it ignored U.S. input during negotiations.
Explaining this decision not to invite South Africa's government, it says: “For these reasons, President Trump and the United States will not be extending an invitation to the South African government to participate in the G20 during our presidency. There is a place for good faith disagreement, but not dishonesty or sabotage.”
The statement clarifies that support remains for South African citizens but criticizes current leadership: “The United States supports the people of South Africa, but not its radical ANC-led government... When South Africa decides it has made the tough decisions needed to fix its broken system...the United States will have a seat for it at our table.”
Marco Rubio was sworn in as Secretary of State in January 2025.