South Africa sees US trade negotiations continuing despite G20 differences


  • World
  • Sunday, 23 Nov 2025

A person uses their phone to capture the leaders family photo on a big screen, on the opening day of the G20 leaders' Summit at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Esa Alexander/File Photo

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -South Africa's trade minister Parks Tau said on Sunday that he expected negotiations with the U.S. over a trade deal would continue, despite differences between the two countries over this weekend's Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg.

Host nation South Africa pushed through a G20 Leaders' Declaration at the summit despite objections from the U.S., which boycotted the event.

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