The 19 other members of the G20 all reaffirmed their commitment to combating climate change through the Paris climate agreement, which the United States withdrew from earlier this year, ignoring the position of the scientific community and almost every other country in the world.
In a communique, the G-20 nations noted the USA decision to withdraw from the agreement in a section dealing with energy and climate.
Unsurprisingly, the protests are particularly large this year (even New York City mayor Bill de Blasio is there, instead of at home fixing the MTA where he should be, but that's for another day).
At least 76 people were hurt during clashes with the police in Hamburg as officials used water cannons to dispel the protesters who were throwing water bottles at them. Police said 197 officers were injured, though none seriously.
But she said talks had been, at times, "difficult".
Violent protests by anti-globalisation and climate change campaigners have taken place outside the summit in Hamburg.
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Some 15,000 officers were already deployed to Hamburg for the summit, but the escalating violence has prompted the city to request additional reinforcements. Since the beginning of a police operation against the protests - on June 22 - 203 people have been detained, the spokesman said.
Since Thursday evening, leaders of all G20 members - 19 countries plus the European Union - as well as several high-ranking guests have gathered in the German port city to discuss issues such as trade, the climate and the fight against terrorism.
First lady Melania Trump was forced to cancel her participation in a climate event because of protests at the G-20 summit Friday, the White House said.
President Donald J. Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, arrive at Hamburg Airport ahead of the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, July 6, 2017.
Mueller said she'd come to Hamburg to stop rampant consumerism and to tell leaders that "we need to. rethink our economic systems". She also urged him to reconsider and rejoin in her meeting with Donald Trump.
Finally, hours later, the First Lady's spokesperson confirmed to Vanity Fair, "She has joined her husband at the summit".
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