AP Was There: 1975 summit at French castle plants seed for future G7 club of wealthy nations

The 1975 summit at Château de Rambouillet brought together leaders of the U.S., France, Britain, West Germany, Italy, and Japan, forming the foundation for the G7. The meeting aimed to address global economic challenges, with Canada joining the following year. The G7 became a key forum for Western allies and Japan to coordinate economic and foreign policy during and after the Cold War.