There are three major areas in which Trump’s Influence is evident from G-20:
Steel Leaders committed to “rapidly develop concrete policy solutions that reduce steel excess capacity” and called on members of a global forum on steel – struck up at last year’s G-20 in China – to “fulfill their commitments on enhanced information sharing” within one month. The tougher language is a policy victory for Trump as he considers new tariffs and quotas on U.S. steel imports.Climate The U.S. “announced it will immediately cease the implementation of its current nationally-determined contribution and affirms its strong commitment to an approach that lowers emissions while supporting economic growth and improving energy security needs.” While leaders “take note” of the U.S. decision to pull out of the Paris Agreement, all but Trump “agree that the Paris Agreement is irreversible.” The U.S. also touted fossil fuels, saying “it will endeavor to work closely with other countries to help them access and use fossil fuels more cleanly and efficiently.”
Migration “We emphasize the sovereign right of states to manage and control their borders and in this regard to establish policies in their own national interests and national security, as well as the importance that repatriation and reintegration of migrants who are not eligible to remain be safe and humane.” This again is tougher language that is a nod to efforts by Trump – though not only Trump – to Tighten Borders.
Things were not all roses for Trump. Regarding the WTO:
“We underline the crucial role of the rules-based international trading system” including the importance of “WTO-consistent” bilateral pacts. This is a win for the Europeans, who insisted on recognition of the WTO in the face of Trump administration skepticism of the multilateral trading regime.
What to consider: what do you think this shows regarding Trump’s “great deal-making skills” he touted about constantly during the campaign trail?
Also: Try to schedule the meeting outside of a major city next time so that dumb fucks can't burn down the cars of people who aren't even attending the conference.
Agree. I suggest Severny Island
Calling it the G-19 is more accurate. Isolationists think that diplomacy and the cultivation of 'soft' power is a wasted effort, but there is no such thing as 'soft' or 'hard' power, there is only power, and we're starting to see the consequences of ceding that power.
G-19? Don't be so tough on Germany.
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