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G7 Summit Opens in Kananaskis as Trump’s Tariffs and Middle East Escalation Loom

Prime Minister Mark Carney has opted for focused chair’s statements in place of a joint communique to allow leaders to negotiate economic and security priorities directly.

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

  • The White House ordered a 30-day review of the AUKUS submarine pact ahead of Trump’s arrival in Kananaskis.
  • Australia faces blanket US tariffs of 10% on exports and steeper levies on steel and aluminium, which Albanese will challenge in his scheduled talks with Trump.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to hold face-to-face discussions with Trump on the sidelines to secure ongoing US support for Ukraine’s defence.
  • Israel’s missile strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory attacks have amplified concerns on regional security among G7 leaders.
  • Amazon announced up to $20 billion in new Australian data-centre investment, underscoring the summit’s emphasis on artificial intelligence and critical mineral supply chains.