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FIRST ON FOX: The White House is tapping the Business Roundtable to lead business engagement during next year's G20 of the United States, marking a departure from the traditional Business 20 framework historically organized by the US Chamber of Commerce.
Administration officials say the decision is intended to ease business participation and align it more closely with the Trump administration's economic priorities, including deregulation, energy expansion and innovation-driven growth.
In a statement, White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales told FOX that the Business Roundtable, which includes top US executives, will play an important role in developing an agenda to promote growth during the G20 round.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (R) is chairing the meeting as heads of state and government meet on the second day of the G20 Leaders' Summit on Nov. 23, 2025, Johannesburg, South Africa. (Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images)
“The Business Roundtable, led by senior US officials, is the right decision to fight for business cooperation during the G20 year of the United States,” said Wales, pointing to what the administration sees as a successful economic model built on trade agreements, increasing domestic energy production and the creation of private sector jobs.
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“The president's tried-and-true policies are exemplary around the world, and the United States looks forward to discussing how other countries can build on this success,” he added.
Under the new structure, the Business Roundtable will host a major CEO-focused event at Trump National Doral on Dec. 12, just before the G20 Leaders' Summit scheduled for Dec. 14 and 15.
A sign reading Trump National Doral is visible on the grounds of the Donald Trump golf course. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
The gathering is expected to bring together the CEOs of more than 120 members of the Business Roundtable, as well as at least one official from each of the G20 economies and invited nations. Discussions will focus on key themes such as growth through deregulation, energy governance and innovation.
Additional business networking events are planned throughout the year, including sessions tied to the Business Roundtable board meetings in Washington, DC, and programs in conjunction with the G20 Finance Ministers meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
The move effectively sidesteps the B20 process, which used to serve as the main business vehicle for G20 negotiations.
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The B20 changes hands, led by business groups in the host country as the meeting moves between G20 members.
Administration officials have described the current framework as “difficult” and “unfair,” saying the outcome is counterproductive.
Trump administration officials have described the current structure as “difficult” and “fair.” (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
Chamber officials tell FOX Business they agree. The B20 will still be held in an enhanced format in the US this year.
Jessica Boulanger, the chamber's senior vice president and head of communications and public affairs, said in a statement to FOX Business that the organization is working to host a “B20 unlike any other.”
“We are working with senior government and business leaders to host the B20 USA in November with discussions that will focus on the 'back to basics' agenda that aligns with the vision of the Trump administration,” Boulanger said.
“We welcome BRT's dialogue with other organizations to support the growth dialogue between the government and businesses,” he added.
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A source familiar with B20 plans told FOX Business that Ross Perot Jr. will be the chairman of this year's conference.
The move marks a broader shift in the way business voices are included in global economic discussions during the year of US hosting, giving top CEOs a more direct role and aligning their views more closely with management's priorities.
