After years of snubs and American unilateralism, European allies have stopped looking to the president for leadership, and are turning their backs on him.
Tag: Group of Seven
Trump and Putin Discuss Russia’s Attendance at G7, but Allies Are Wary
The British and Canadian governments oppose admitting Russia into the bloc, as President Trump continues a renewed courtship of Russia’s leader.
Trump Says He Is ‘Considering’ Hosting G7 Summit at Camp David
In a tweet, the president said that gathering world leaders in person would be a sign of “normalization.” None immediately rejected the idea.
Global Health Crisis 1, Economic Policymakers 0
As leaders of the world’s wealthiest countries pledged to limit the damage from the coronavirus, they appeared to be operating with limited options.
In a Tweet Taunting Iran, Trump Releases an Image Thought to Be Classified
The president’s tweet, which included a high-resolution satellite image of the damage, was unusual because Iran had neither acknowledged the accident nor blamed the United States.
How Emmanuel Macron Positioned Himself as Star of the G7 Show
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.
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.