Even before photo op of G-7 allies, sharp elbows come out
5 years, 4 months ago

Even before photo op of G-7 allies, sharp elbows come out

Associated Press  

BIARRITZ, France — The posturing by leaders of the G-7 rich democracies began well before they stood together for a summit photo. Macron greeted him warmly as a “very special guest,” but had already called for an end to the trade disputes that he said threatened global growth. Even as Tusk, who presides over the council of leaders of the 28-member European Union, said the last thing the bloc wanted was a trade dispute with the United States and called for “an end to trade wars,” he promised to retaliate against U.S. products if Trump carries through on the wine tariffs. Macron has said the summit would not end with a final statement, as he had little expectation that Trump will agree to anything about fighting climate change even as the issue shot to the top of the agenda with the widespread fires in the Amazon. But sitting across from Trump ahead of their unscheduled two-hour lunch, Macron said he hoped to lead Europe toward lowering taxes, in an acknowledgement that fiscal stimulus could blunt a coming recession.

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Macron affirms Trump has ‘solid ally’ in France, urges realism from Ukraine over territory
3 days, 19 hours ago

Macron affirms Trump has ‘solid ally’ in France, urges realism from Ukraine over territory

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said his country was a “a solid ally” of President-elect Donald Trump on Monday as he outlined his vision for global diplomacy in 2025, while warning that France could lose the incoming U.S. leader’s respect by being “weak and defeatist.” “Donald Trump knows that he has a solid ally in France, an ally he …

'Super aggressive': Macron blasts US industrial subsidies at start of Washington visit
2 years, 1 month ago

'Super aggressive': Macron blasts US industrial subsidies at start of Washington visit

Firstpost  

Macron was referring to Biden’s signature policy called the Inflation Reduction Act, which is set to pour billions of dollars into environmentally friendly industries – with strong backing for US-based manufacturers France’s President Emmanuel Macron fired an undiplomatic volley at his American hosts on the first day of a rare state visit to Washington, telling lawmakers Wednesday that US industrial …

France’s Macron takes own path, seeks dialogue with Russia
2 years, 11 months ago

France’s Macron takes own path, seeks dialogue with Russia

Associated Press  

PARIS — There’s still room for diplomacy in the Ukrainian crisis. Macron’s call with Putin on Friday morning has two goals, French government spokesman Gabriel Attal said: “to continue dialogue” and to “push Russia to clarify its position and the aim of maneuvering.” Moscow has denied it is planning an assault, but it has moved an estimated 100,000 troops near …

Emmanuel Macron elbows UK aside as he seals €17bn fighter jet deal with UAE
3 years, 1 month ago

Emmanuel Macron elbows UK aside as he seals €17bn fighter jet deal with UAE

The Telegraph  

The issue is particularly sensitive following the country’s humiliating loss of an Australian mega-submarine contract to the UK in September. Paris slammed the move as a "stab in the back" at the time and Mr Macron made a clear reference to it in his Dubai speech. With France taking up the rotating presidency of the EU in January, analysts said …

US-French spat seems to simmer down after Biden-Macron call
3 years, 3 months ago

US-French spat seems to simmer down after Biden-Macron call

Associated Press  

PARIS — The most significant rift in decades between the United States and France seemed on the mend Wednesday after French President Emmanuel Macron and President Joe Biden got on the phone Wednesday to smooth things over. In a half-hour call that the White House described as “friendly,” the two leaders agreed to meet next month to discuss the way …

After G-7, Biden says he’s reestablishing US credibility
3 years, 6 months ago

After G-7, Biden says he’s reestablishing US credibility

Associated Press  

NEWQUAY, England — President Joe Biden on Sunday said the United States had restored its presence on the world stage as he used his first overseas trip since taking office to connect with a new generation of leaders from some of the world’s most powerful countries and more closely unite allies on addressing the coronavirus pandemic and China’s trade and …

G-7 summit ends: Commitment on vaccines, climate change; silence on US proposal over China
3 years, 6 months ago

G-7 summit ends: Commitment on vaccines, climate change; silence on US proposal over China

India Today  

The Group of Seven leaders aim to end their first summit in two years with a punchy set of promises Sunday, including vaccinating the world against coronavirus, making huge corporations pay their fair share of taxes and tackling climate change with a blend of technology and money. "The United States is back, and democracies of the world are standing together," …

Day 1 of the 2021 G7 summit
3 years, 6 months ago

Day 1 of the 2021 G7 summit

CNN  

The leaders of the world’s advanced economies gathered Friday on the Cornish coast for the first time since the global coronavirus pandemic began, welcoming President Biden as a new member who arrived here intent on restoring traditional American alliances. His day began with the landmark “family photo,” a symbolic moment for a President who has long sought a place in …

The Latest: Macron calls Amazon an issue for whole planet
5 years, 4 months ago

The Latest: Macron calls Amazon an issue for whole planet

Associated Press  

BIARRITZ, France — The Latest on the summit of leaders from the Group of Seven democracies : 10 p.m. French President Emmanuel Macron says the Amazon, while mostly Brazilian, is a world issue and that his message to Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro is “we cannot allow you to destroy everything.” Amid tensions with Bolsonaro over his handling of fires in …

'We got along great': Donald Trump glosses over significant disagreements with G7 members over issues with China, Iran, Russia in Biarritz
5 years, 4 months ago

'We got along great': Donald Trump glosses over significant disagreements with G7 members over issues with China, Iran, Russia in Biarritz

Firstpost  

Never mind his differences with world leaders on China, trade, Russia, Iran and more. Instead, the leaders issued a final “declaration” that began, “The G7 leaders wish to emphasize their great unity and the positive spirit of their debates.” Macron also sought to play down awkward differences and said that what the G7 leaders were “really keen on was to …

Donald Trump insists he's not seeking 'regime change' in Iran, says he was aware of Iranian foreign minister's G7 Summit visit
5 years, 4 months ago

Donald Trump insists he's not seeking 'regime change' in Iran, says he was aware of Iranian foreign minister's G7 Summit visit

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump said Monday that he had agreed to the Iranian foreign minister flying in for a G7 summit Biarritz: US President Donald Trump said Monday that he had agreed to the Iranian foreign minister flying in for a G7 summit and insisted he was not seeking regime change in Tehran, a change of tone that could lower …

France’s invitation to Iran’s foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif for G7 Summit was a ‘surprise’, says White House official
5 years, 4 months ago

France’s invitation to Iran’s foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif for G7 Summit was a ‘surprise’, says White House official

Firstpost  

EU leaders have struggled to calm confrontation between Iran, US since Trump pulled out of 2015 nuclear deal, reimposed sanctions on Iranian economy Biarritz: Iran’s foreign minister paid a visit to a G7 summit in France on Sunday, an unexpected twist to a meeting already troubled by differences between US President Donald Trump and Western allies over a raft of …

G7 member leaders hold discussions over Iran-P5+1 nuclear deal, Amazon fires and trade; but group's own unity appears shaky
5 years, 4 months ago

G7 member leaders hold discussions over Iran-P5+1 nuclear deal, Amazon fires and trade; but group's own unity appears shaky

Firstpost  

G7 leaders close their summit Monday with the discussion of world problems including the fires ravaging the Amazon rainforest but overshadowed by President Donald Trump’s trade wars Biarritz: G7 leaders close their summit Monday with the discussion of world problems including the fires ravaging the Amazon rainforest, but overshadowed by President Donald Trump’s trade wars and questions over the group’s …

Donald Trump DID know about Emmanuel Macron's G7 side meeting with Iranian Foreign minister
5 years, 4 months ago

Donald Trump DID know about Emmanuel Macron's G7 side meeting with Iranian Foreign minister

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump did not stand in the way of a G7 side meeting between the French President and the Iranian Foreign Minister, it was suggested today. In a picture posted on his Twitter feed, Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif meets with French President Emmanuel Macron and French foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, on the sidelines on the G7 today …

G7 Summit: Trump at odds with Western allies on Iran, North Korea and Russia
5 years, 4 months ago

G7 Summit: Trump at odds with Western allies on Iran, North Korea and Russia

Live Mint  

Biarritz: US President Donald Trump insisted on Sunday that he was getting along well with leaders at a G7 Summit in France, but rifts emerged with his Western allies on issues ranging from his trade war with China to Iran, North Korea and Russia. "NICHE ISSUES" Underlining the multilateral discord even before the summit got underway, Trump threatened the meeting's …

EU leaders castigate Donald Trump over trade threats ahead of G7 Summit; meet to take place amid worries on global economy
5 years, 4 months ago

EU leaders castigate Donald Trump over trade threats ahead of G7 Summit; meet to take place amid worries on global economy

Firstpost  

Trump had warned earlier he that would impose punishing tariffs on French wine if France does not withdraw a new digital tax that will hit US tech giants. Biarritz: EU leaders rounded on US President Donald Trump over his trade threats on Saturday as they arrived in the chic French seaside resort of Biarritz for a G7 summit overshadowed by …

Trump says G7 countries had a 'lively discussion' about bringing Russia back
5 years, 4 months ago

Trump says G7 countries had a 'lively discussion' about bringing Russia back

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump says that a 'number of people would like to see Russia back' in the Group of Seven and it's 'certainly possible' that Vladimir Putin will be invited next year. Donald Trump says that a 'number of people would like to see Russia back' in the Group of Seven and it's 'certainly possible' that Vladimir Putin will be invited …

G7 summit sees France focus on environment as Donald Trump's aides slam 'niche' agenda
5 years, 4 months ago

G7 summit sees France focus on environment as Donald Trump's aides slam 'niche' agenda

ABC  

Squabbles have erupted among G7 nations as leaders gathered for an annual summit, exposing sharp differences on global trade, Britain's exit from the EU and how to respond to the fires raging in the Amazon rainforest. Key points: Emmanuel Macron sets agenda for G7 on defending democracy, gender equality, education and the environment But European Council President says it is …

Trade and economy in focus as G7 leaders get down to work
5 years, 4 months ago

Trade and economy in focus as G7 leaders get down to work

India Today  

Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations will discuss global trade woes at their annual summit on Sunday, likely laying bare a yawning divide between US President Donald Trump and his Western allies. Underlining the discord, Trump also threatened his host on the eve of the summit, saying the United States would tax French wine "like they've never seen …

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif makes surprise G-7 appearance in France
5 years, 4 months ago

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif makes surprise G-7 appearance in France

CBS News  

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif paid an unannounced visit Sunday to the G-7 summit and headed straight to the buildings where leaders of the world's major democracies have been debating how to handle the country's nuclear ambitions. Zarif, who is under U.S. sanctions, had been scheduled to go to Asia as part of a tour to seek support for …

Global disputes set to jolt G7 summit in French resort
5 years, 4 months ago

Global disputes set to jolt G7 summit in French resort

Live Mint  

Biarritz, France: US President Donald Trump arrived in France on Saturday for what promises to be a fraught meeting of major industrialised nations, with friction over trade, climate change and Iran likely to snarl the talks. However, in a bleak assessment of relations between once-united Western allies, European Council President Donald Tusk acknowledged it would be hard to find common …

Will Trump blow up the G7 summit?
5 years, 4 months ago

Will Trump blow up the G7 summit?

CNN  

CNN — The biggest question clouding this weekend’s G7 summit in France is whether the President of the United States will blow it up. Furthermore, Trump’s sharp changes to US foreign policy have opened wide gaps with Europe on climate change, Iran, trade and Britain’s exit from the European Unionthat preoccupy other leaders. “The other countries are trying to figure …

Donald Trump seen rallying G7 members against China at France meet
5 years, 4 months ago

Donald Trump seen rallying G7 members against China at France meet

Live Mint  

Faced with the fears of a recession and a festering trade war with China, US President Donald Trump could shore up the transatlantic alliance to “take China on” over its alleged “unfair practices” at the G7 summit in Biarritz, France, on Saturday, said analysts. Leaders from the group of seven industrialized countries—the US, Germany, Japan, France, Britain, Canada, and Italy—will …

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