Will President Trump attend the G20 summit?

In this exclusive CRA Client Note, Chris Hattingh looks at the likelihood of the United States (US) attending the G20 Summit in South Africa.

This Client Note answers the following questions: 

  • How does US President Donald Trump currently view South Africa?
     
  • In what way will US absence impact South Africa's objectives for the G20?
     
  • What issues need to be addressed in order to satisfy Mr Trump and ensure his G20 attendance?
     
  • What opportunities exist for exporters, especially in the face of higher US tariffs and fraying relations between the two countries?

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