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G7 Leaders Abandon Joint Communique as Middle East Conflict Overshadows Summit

Heightened tensions over US tariffs fuel a shift toward bilateral meetings instead of a unified communique.

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FILE - A Canada flag, left, and an Alberta flag flap in the breeze with Wedge Mountain in the background at the site of the G7 Leaders meeting in Kananaskis, Alberta, June 2, 2025. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP, file)
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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.