World leaders avoid naming Trump at G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro
At the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, world leaders avoided directly mentioning U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, referring to him in vague terms like "the next administration." His upcoming return to power influenced discussions on tariffs and climate policies. French President Emmanuel Macron and UN chief Antonio Guterres made indirect comments about Trump's potential impact on international relations and climate action, without naming him. Leaders expressed concerns about Trump's proposed tariffs and possible withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement. U.S. officials stated that Trump's name did not come up in President Joe Biden's final meetings with global counterparts. Biden, while addressing the summit, acknowledged it was his last and encouraged leaders to continue their efforts.