The U.S. Chamber of Commerce advances business interests in key dialogues with Group of 20 (G20) policymakers and serves as the official voice of U.S. business in the Business 20 (B20). Together, the G20 countries represent approximately 85% of global GDP, 75% of global trade, and two-thirds of the world's population.
Our Seat at the Table
The B20 is the official voice of the private sector to the G20. Since helping to establish the B20 in 2008, the U.S. Chamber has been a driving force in shaping its agenda—working alongside leading business organizations and companies from G20 countries to develop policy recommendations that promote economic growth and competitiveness.
Through the B20, we:
- Deliver business community recommendations directly to G20 leaders
- Shape regulatory and policy frameworks across borders
- Facilitate dialogue between CEOs and heads of state
- Build coalitions on priority issues with business leaders from major economies
How It Started
In response to the 2008 financial crisis, global leaders from the world's 20 largest economies made the G20 the principal head-of-state forum for restoring global economic growth. In parallel, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce mobilized leading private sector organizations to convene the first informal B20 meeting alongside the G20 London Summit in 2009.
Thanks to coordinated advocacy from its founding organizations, B20 was formally recognized the following year, and the annual B20 process was born. Today, B20 is the premier platform for business leaders to engage G20 governments—driving policy recommendations, shaping regulatory frameworks, and advancing growth agendas across borders.
Who Are the G20?
The G20 comprises 19 countries, the European Union, and the African Union:
- Argentina
- Australia
- Brazil
- Canada
- China
- France
- Germany
- India
- Indonesia
- Italy
- Japan
- Mexico
- Republic of Korea
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Türkiye
- United Kingdom
- United States
- African Union
- European Union
Looking Ahead: B20 2026
In 2026, the United States will host the G20, and the U.S. Chamber will lead the B20. This represents a significant opportunity to advance U.S. business priorities on the global stage under the theme "Accelerating Global Economic Growth."