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G20 leaders adopt new declaration, even as US boycotts summit

G20 leaders adopt new declaration, even as US boycotts summit

Summary

World leaders at the G20 summit agreed on a new declaration without delay. This occurred even though the U.S. did not send representatives to the meeting.

Key Facts

  • The G20 summit started with world leaders adopting a new declaration.
  • Traditionally, such declarations are not adopted at the beginning of the summit.
  • The Trump administration pressured against adopting the declaration because the U.S. delegation was absent.
  • Despite U.S. absence, the other G20 countries proceeded with the declaration.
  • The G20 is a group of major world economies that meet to discuss global issues.
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