Group 1 - The G20 finance ministers meeting in Durban, South Africa, is overshadowed by the absence of US Treasury Secretary Becerra, reflecting deteriorating US-South Africa relations under Trump's administration [1][3] - Trump's administration has threatened to impose high tariffs on South Africa, which has raised concerns about the future of G20 cooperation and the potential impact on global governance [3][4] - The absence of high-level US representation at the G20 raises questions about the long-term viability of the G20 as a platform for international cooperation [3] Group 2 - Since Trump's return to the White House, US-South Africa relations have sharply declined, with accusations of racial discrimination and economic sanctions from the US [4] - South Africa's economy could face severe repercussions, with estimates of up to 100,000 job losses in agriculture and automotive sectors due to US tariff policies [4] - South Africa's exports of automobiles to the US have plummeted by 80% since the imposition of tariffs in April [4]
“敌视”行动延续,两国关系急剧恶化,美财长缺席南非G20会议
Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-07-17 22:32