The French president seemed to be everywhere at once at the summit he hosted in Biarritz, using the opportunity to reassert the efficacy of the European approach to global problems.
Tag: Group of Seven
Brazil Angrily Rejects Millions in Amazon Aid Pledged at G7, Then Accepts British Aid
President Jair Bolsonaro suggested he would reconsider accepting aid from the Group of 7 if France’s president withdrew “insults made to my person.” Then, Brazil accepted $12 million in British aid.
Iran’s Rouhani Says No Talks With Trump Until Sanctions Are Lifted
President Emmanuel Macron of France is trying to get the adversaries to meet. Like President Trump, President Hassan Rouhani set conditions for talks.
As Trump Swerves on Trade War, It’s Whiplash for the Rest of the World
At the Group of 7 meeting in France, President Trump changed his approach to the trade war with China time and again, leaving much of the world off balance. “It’s the way I negotiate,” he said.
Trump Has Just the Place for the Next G7 Meeting: His Own Golf Resort
Critics say holding the 2020 gathering at his Doral golf resort would be a blatant and unconstitutional attempt to use the presidency for personal gain.
At the End of a Chaotic G7 Meeting, Trump Changes His Tone on China and Iran. Again.
The uncertain prospects for diplomatic initiatives with China and Iran was heightened by the president’s unpredictability throughout the weekend.
G7 Highlights on Final Day of Meetings: Iran, Climate Change and China Trade
President Trump spoke again about the trade war, President Emmanuel Macron of France discussed diplomacy with Iran, and world leaders agreed on Amazon aid.
Trump Offers Contradictory Signals on China Trade War
After initially said that he was having “second thoughts” about a new levies on Chinese goods, Mr. Trump said he only regretted not raising tariffs faster.
Rule 1 at the G7 Meeting? Don’t Get You-Know-Who Mad
Determined not to rouse President Trump’s well-known temper, Group of 7 leaders registered their policy differences in the most flattering of tones.
Iranian Official Makes Surprise Appearance on Sidelines of G7 Summit
At the invitation of France, Iran’s foreign minister flew to Biarritz and met with European officials. But he had no plans to sit down with American officials.