Trump Cancels South Africa G20 Visit, Cites 'Bad Policies'
US President Donald Trump has ruled out attending the G20 summit in South Africa this November, citing policy disagreements and renewing controversial claims about the treatment of white citizens.
Concerns Over South African Policies
Trump voiced concerns regarding land reform policies and the alleged targeting of the white minority. He indicated that he might send a representative instead, as quoted by AFP.
"No, I think maybe I'll send somebody else, because I've had a lot of problems with South Africa. They have some very bad policies... A lot of people are being killed. So I think I probably won't. I'd like to, but I don't think I will," Trump said.
Previous Criticisms and Actions
These criticisms follow previous statements and actions, including the imposition of tariffs on South African goods and granting asylum based on persecution claims.
South African Response
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended the land reform policy as a necessary step towards economic justice, rejecting claims of arbitrary confiscations.