G7 leaders want to contain Israel-Iran conflict
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President Trump is in Canada on Monday for the Group of Seven economic summit, as his aides will be negotiating with those same allied nations over the tariffs he's imposed.The summit, which is taking place just outside of Calgary,
Canada’s leader Mark Carney formally opens the G7 summit saying the meeting falls at “one of those turning points in history.”
President Donald Trump does not intend to sign onto a joint statement calling for de-escalation between Israel and Iran that had been drafted by G7 leaders in Canada, according to a person familiar with the matter.
KANANASKIS, Alberta (Reuters) -Group of Seven leaders on Monday provisionally agreed on a strategy to help protect the supply of critical minerals and bolster their economies, according to a draft statement seen by Reuters.
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G7 leaders are set to reaffirm a joint commitment that they agreed to a year ago to prevent and counter migrant smuggling, and will explore using sanctions to target criminals involved in smuggling, according to a draft outcome document seen by Reuters on Monday.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung departed for Canada on Monday to attend the Group of Seven summit, his first overseas engagement since taking office earlier this month.
The leaders of the U.S., Canada and other nations are assembling in Alberta to talk trade, the Middle East and other topics.
Former US Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder reacts to President Trump’s comments at the G7 and talks with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer about the challenges leaders will face during the summit.