CANBERRA, ACT, June 17 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript:
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Subjects: MiddleEast conflict, Trump Administration engagement, work from home, tax reform, roundtable
JimChalmers:
Given the deteriorating and concerning situation in the MiddleEast, it's not surprising that President Trump has left the G7 early. It's understandable given the situation in the MiddleEast.
Obviously, this was always a chance of happening given what we're seeing in the MiddleEast. This is a perilous moment for the MiddleEast and a perilous moment for the global economy as well. It's understandable and not especially surprising that President Trump is headed back to the White House.
Journalist:
But not being given a heads up on it...