US EditionWhite House says Trump to leave G7 meeting in Canada early to return to Washington amid Mideast tensions
- President Donald Trump will cut short his attendance at the G7 summit in Canada on June 16, 2025, because of escalating tensions in the Middle East.
- The summit began amid rising conflict between Israel and Iran, with all G7 leaders agreeing on the need for immediate de-escalation.
- Trump emphasized trade matters, retaining 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum, and automobiles, while the UK secured an agreement with the United States to reduce tariffs.
- German Chancellor Merz acknowledged that the summit would not produce a final resolution on trade but suggested incremental progress might be achievable.
- Trump's early departure highlights the challenge of balancing global security concerns with contentious trade disputes and the risk of a strained G7 unity.
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