TOP DIPLOMATS From The Group Of Seven (G7) Nations Are Meeting In Southern Ontario, Canada, As Tensions Grow Between The U.S. And Its Traditional Allies Over Defense Spending, Trade, And Middle East Peace Efforts. The Meeting, Hosted By Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, Includes U.S. Secretary Of State Marco Rubio And Counterparts From Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, And Invited Guests From Australia, India, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, And Ukraine.
Anand Said That Despite Disagreements On Trade And Defense, “The Relationship Has To Continue Across A Range Of Issues.” The Talks Are Expected To Focus On Peace And Stability In The Middle East, The Russia-Ukraine War, And Global Economic Cooperation.
Rubio Said The U.S. Would Focus On “Putting The Safety And Security Of Americans First,” While Britain Pledged £13 Million ($17 Million) To Help Ukraine Rebuild Energy And Water Systems Ahead Of Winter. Canada Also Announced Similar Aid Earlier This Month.
A Major Point Of Debate Is Trump’s Demand That All NATO Members Spend 5% Of GDP On Defense — A Target That Countries Like Canada And Italy Are Still Far From Meeting. Anand Said Canada Plans To Reach The Target By 2035.
The Meeting Comes Amid Strained U.S.-Canada Relations After Trump’s Tariffs And Halted Trade Talks. Anand Confirmed She Will Meet With Rubio To Discuss Both Trade And Cooperation On Global Conflicts, Including Trump’s Proposed Gaza Ceasefire Plan.
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