US EditionG7 Kicks Off Amid Trade Tensions
- On June 16, 2025, leaders from the seven major advanced economies gathered in Canada for a summit amid escalating global trade disputes and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
- The summit was prompted by ongoing US trade wars under President Trump, who maintained tariffs affecting most G7 countries, while escalating Middle East tensions demanded urgent diplomatic attention.
- Discussions included efforts to end the tariff dispute, development of alternative critical mineral supply chains, AI cooperation, and a session supporting Ukraine, while Trump left early to address Israel-Iran conflicts.
- Trump described himself as a 'tariff person' and said, "That's the ultimate protection," while German Chancellor Merz planned to coordinate with France and Italy to confront US trade policies.
- The summit concluded with little progress on US tariffs but agreements to accelerate trade talks, launch critical minerals initiatives, and issue action-oriented statements, reflecting persistent divisions among G7 members.
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G7 leaders discuss global trade amid Trump tariff tensions
The leaders of the Group of Seven democracies discussed global trade as they kicked off two days of talks in Canada, while trying to hide divisions stemming from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff war and unilateralism.
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