Pakistan, June 16 -- KANANASKIS - The G7 summit kicked off Monday in Canada's scenic Rocky Mountains, with world leaders focusing on global trade tensions, ongoing wars, and efforts to avoid sparking controversy with U.S. President Donald Trump.
This year's summit comes amid rising global instability - including the wars in Ukraine, Gaza, and the escalating Israel-Iran conflict - along with economic concerns tied to Trump's aggressive tariff policies. The 2018 G7 summit in Quebec ended in disarray when Trump publicly attacked Canadian leadership and withdrew U.S. support for the joint communique.
Now, Trump has imposed steep tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos, including a blanket 10% tax on imports from most countries. Many leaders, in...