By Swann Collins, investor, writer and consultant in international affairs – Eurasia Business News. June 16, 2025. Article no 1564.

Photo : President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One at Calgary International Airport on Sunday.

At the G7 summit in Canada on June 16, trade was a central and contentious topic in discussions involving U.S. President Donald Trump and other Western leaders. Trump, known for his tariff-driven trade policies, held bilateral meetings, including one with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, focusing on negotiating trade deals and addressing tariff disputes that have strained relations with key allies such as Canada, the European Union, and Japan.

Western leaders, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa, urged Trump to end the global trade war and avoid protectionist measures, emphasizing the need for fair, predictable, and open trade to support the global economy7. However, Trump remained firm on his tariff approach, with a self-imposed July 9 deadline looming for trade negotiations, threatening to raise tariffs if agreements are not reached.

The summit was marked by tensions over these trade issues, with analysts warning that Trump’s unpredictable style could lead to confrontations and complicate efforts to maintain G7 unity2. Despite the trade focus, the escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine also dominated discussions, adding complexity to the summit’s agenda.

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This G7 summit featured intense trade talks with President Trump pushing tariff policies while Western allies urged de-escalation of trade tensions to preserve economic stability, all set against a backdrop of geopolitical crises.

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