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G7 Leaders Gather in Kananaskis as Trump-Albanese Meeting Takes Shape

Albanese plans to press Trump on U.S. tariffs in exchange for AUKUS support at the three-day summit

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

  • President Donald Trump confirmed he will attend the G7 in Kananaskis, ending doubts over his participation amid Middle East tensions and domestic unrest.
  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese locked in a sideline meeting with Trump on Tuesday to seek relief from a 10 percent tariff on Australian goods and assurances on the AUKUS submarine pact review.
  • Host Canada has abandoned its usual consensus communique in favor of action-oriented leader statements to navigate potential disagreements.
  • Amazon Web Services announced a $20 billion investment to expand Australian data centers, highlighting deeper technology cooperation before world leaders convene.
  • Summit discussions will focus on global economic resilience, energy security and the impact of U.S. tariffs alongside fallout from the Israel-Iran escalation.