G20 Without the US: How Trump’s Boycott Strengthens China and the BRICS Nations

Source: Berliner Zeitung | Original Published At: 2025-11-22 09:08:12 UTC

Key Points

• US President Trump's boycott of the G20 summit weakens Western influence and provides BRICS nations with greater geopolitical leverage.
• BRICS states aim to strengthen collaboration in technological innovation, equitable energy transition, food security, and global supply chains during the summit.
• China and Russia gain prominence as the US retreats from international leadership, with BRICS pushing for reforms in global institutions like the UN and financial systems.
• The G20 agenda focuses on climate action and African development, areas where BRICS cooperation could counterbalance Western-dominated frameworks.
• Geopolitical divisions risk fragmenting the G20, with BRICS and the G7 representing opposing blocs amid stalled progress on issues like Ukraine and Middle East peace.