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G7 Summit Opens in Canada as Trump Pushes Israel-Iran De-escalation

Canada has abandoned a summit communique to prevent visible divisions from overshadowing diplomatic talks.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump engage in a meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., May 6, 2025. The two will meet again Monday morning ahead of the official start of the G7.

Overview

  • G7 leaders convened in Kananaskis to address the latest Israel-Iran military exchanges and simmering disputes over U.S. tariff policy.
  • President Trump offered to mediate the Israel-Iran conflict and spoke by telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin about both Middle East tensions and Ukraine.
  • Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has dropped the practice of issuing a joint communiqué, steering the agenda toward focused bilateral discussions to minimize public divisions.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to meet President Trump at the summit to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine following their tense February encounter.
  • Leaders face a looming July 9 deadline for U.S. tariffs on allied imports, intensifying pressure on Canada, the European Union and other partners to secure exemptions.