Plus, tensions with Iran reach a boiling point and Trump’s meeting with China’s president.
Tag: Group of Twenty
Erdogan Says He Will Meet With Trump to Resolve Weapons Disagreement
The Turkish president, holding a rare meeting with international journalists, also said that he would accept the results of Istanbul’s mayoral election.
Trump and Xi Will Meet at G-20 Amid Stalled Trade Talks
President Trump confirmed an “extended” meeting with President Xi Jinping of China next week, suggesting the countries were trying to find compromise.
Xi Jinping Will Make First Visit to North Korea Ahead of Meeting With Trump
At a time when tensions among North Korea, China and the United States have been high, some officials see Mr. Xi’s trip to Pyongyang as a way to cool things down.
Trade Wars Stoke Economic Fear as G-20 Finance Ministers Gather in Japan
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will meet China’s central bank governor in the first meeting of senior officials from the countries since trade talks broke down.
Australia’s Liberal Party, Seeking to Project Stability, Tries to End Leadership Coups
Internal power struggles and a revolving door to the post of prime minister have cost the governing Liberal Party at the polls.
U.S. and China Call Truce in Trade War
In a meeting with President Xi Jinping of China, President Trump agreed to hold off on a plan to raise tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods on Jan. 1.
Dodging Friends, Chased by Legal Troubles, Trump Navigates G-20
At the Group of 20 gathering in Buenos Aires, President Trump declined to meet with his two favorite strongmen, postponed meeting an ally and was preoccupied with the Russia investigation.
Trump Cancels Meeting With Putin, Citing Naval Clash Between Russia and Ukraine
President Trump made the announcement on Twitter barely an hour after telling reporters he still expected to go through with the session.
Saudi Prince Faces G-20 Leaders, Drawing a Laugh and a Confrontation
An awkward question hangs over the Group of 20 meeting: How will the gathered leaders handle Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, amid accusations he orchestrated the killing of Jamal Khashoggi?