Overview
- Host Canada has scrapped the traditional G7 closing statement in favor of chair summaries to prevent clashes over President Trump’s sweeping tariffs.
- Escalating exchanges between Israel and Iran have displaced planned talks on energy security, critical minerals and climate cooperation.
- President Trump’s late Sunday arrival has prompted an extension of the summit schedule for one-on-one discussions on trade and global security.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed a Tuesday sideline meeting with President Trump to press concerns over Australian export tariffs and the AUKUS submarine pact.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other invited leaders will lobby for continued support on Ukraine, though firm new commitments remain uncertain.