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Transgender Belgian Ex-Minister Boycotts US Trade Mission |

Last updated: September 19, 2025 3:35 pm
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Former Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Petra De Sutter via Flickr

Petra De Sutter Opts Out of U.S. Trade Delegation Amid Political Concerns

Petra De Sutter, the former Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium and the current rector of Ghent University, has made headlines with her decision to abstain from participating in an upcoming trade delegation to the United States. This choice comes in the wake of President Donald Trump’s reimplementation of policies concerning gender and identity, raising significant concerns in diplomatic circles.

As Europe’s first openly transgender national minister, De Sutter expressed her apprehensions regarding the potential diplomatic fallout of her presence in the U.S. “I simply can’t go there, or I’ll get into trouble… Or I’ll cause some kind of incident, and I have no interest in that,” she remarked to Belgian media, leaving much to the imagination regarding the specifics of her concerns.

A Legacy of Advocacy

A long-time member of Belgium’s Green Party and a former Member of the European Parliament, De Sutter has been a staunch advocate for progressive causes throughout her political journey. Her recent decision not to engage with a Trump-led delegation underscores her discomfort with the president’s early executive orders, which prioritize traditional definitions of sex and gender. In discussions with media outlets such as VRT and De Standaard, she hinted at personal safety issues, drawing on her own experiences with discrimination.

Support and Backlash

Supporters, including her colleagues from the Green Party, have praised her decision as a principled stand against what they perceive as regressive governance in the U.S. Under Trump’s administration, which resumed in January 2025, there has been a concerted effort to counter the so-called “woke agenda,” manifesting through policies that limit recognition of gender diversity. Among these are the reinstatement of sex-based guidelines in women’s sports and reductions in federal funding for initiatives related to gender identity.

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The Political Implications

De Sutter’s withdrawal from the trade mission has ignited a debate within Belgium’s political landscape, with some critics arguing that her absence could dilute the country’s influence in vital transatlantic trade discussions. As Belgium grapples with a political elite that many citizens feel is disconnected from everyday issues, questions arise about the appropriateness of allowing cultural skirmishes in Washington to dictate Belgium’s economic diplomacy.

Ultimately, De Sutter’s boycott appears less about the defense of rights and more about signaling virtue to a political base that is becoming increasingly narrow. The intersection of personal identity and geopolitical strategy continues to shape the discourse, raising the question: should cultural battles in one country dictate the economic engagements of another?

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