On December 15 and 16, the United States successfully convened a meeting of delegates from the Group of Twenty (G20) in Washington, marking the first major event of its presidency of the forum. The meeting brought together representatives from the African Union, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, the European Union, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and the United Kingdom.
Poland also participated as the sole invited country with full participant status during the year in which the United States serves as host, reinforcing the inclusive nature of the discussions.
United States Assumes G20 Presidency for 2026
The meeting followed the formal assumption of the G20 presidency by the United States on December 1, ahead of the 2026 cycle. This leadership role coincides with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, a milestone the administration highlighted as an opportunity to refocus the group on its core economic mission.
Under the leadership of President Donald Trump, the United States reaffirmed its commitment to restoring the G20’s emphasis on economic cooperation and delivering measurable economic outcomes. It was also confirmed that President Trump will host the G20 Leaders’ Summit on December 14 and 15, 2026, at the Trump National Doral resort in Miami.
