Ramaphosa Claims Trump Agreed US Will Attend G20 Johannesburg

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that U.S. President Donald Trump agreed the United States should participate in the upcoming G20 Summit in Johannesburg, where South Africa will hand over the G20 presidency to the U.S. Ramaphosa described his recent visit to the U.S. as successful despite tensions, including Trump presenting discredited claims of 'white genocide' during a televised Oval Office meeting. The two leaders agreed to establish an economic cooperation channel to discuss tariffs and trade matters, with Ramaphosa inviting Trump to send a government and business delegation to South Africa to explore investment opportunities. The visit helped re-establish open communication between the countries amid prior diplomatic strains attributed to misinformation and domestic political issues. Although the White House has not officially confirmed Trump's attendance, Trump emphasized the importance of U.S. presence at both the G7 and G20 meetings. Ramaphosa highlighted the potential to deepen trade and investment in sectors such as motor vehicles, agriculture, mining, and critical minerals.