Group of Seven summit
Coverage of Group of Seven summit in the Nexus archive.
- China’s Iran strategy an exercise in power without projection
US President Donald Trump acknowledged China's neutrality regarding the US-Israeli war against Iran at the G7 summit, crediting Beijing and Moscow for preventing a larger conflict. Trump noted China's restraint in not deploying an oil ship with military escorts.
- Trump says Japan ‘doing very well’ under his ‘biggest fan’ Takaichi
US President Donald Trump praised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as his 'biggest fan' and stated Japan is 'doing very well' during a press conference after the Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains. Trump highlighted Takaichi's positive remarks about him and her effective leadership.
- Trump delays his own national intelligence nominee, fueling tension with fellow Republicans
President Trump delayed the nomination of Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, disrupting Senate efforts to renew a surveillance program and causing tension with Republicans. Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton criticized the delay but later postponed the hearing. Trump's move increases the likelihood of Bill Pulte, a controversial temporary appointee, assuming the role.
- Macron deploys Versailles’ gold, mirrors and history in a high-stakes courtship of Trump
Macron hosts Trump at Versailles for a private reception and dinner to celebrate America's 250th birthday, aiming to strengthen their trans-Atlantic alliance amid disagreements on Iran, Ukraine, and tariffs. The event may prevent Trump from leaving the Group of Seven summit early, as he did previously.
- Swiss police fire tear gas as anti-G7 protesters target UN buildings
Swiss police fired tear gas at anti-G7 protesters who targeted United Nations buildings in Geneva. The protesters were demonstrating against the upcoming Group of Seven summit in France.