South Africa urged G20 countries to show global and cooperative leadership to tackle challenges including rising trade barriers, as the club's finance chiefs met on Thursday under the shadow of President Donald Trump's tariff threats.

G20 finance chiefs will meet in South Africa on Thursday under the shadow of President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and questions over their ability to tackle global challenges together.

South Africa calls for unity as G20 finance talks open amid rising trade barriers:: July 17, 2025:: Durban, South Africa:: Enoch Godongwana, South African finance minister"We meet at a time of fragile global economic growth.