The Group of Seven summit is opening in Canada with a focus on trade, wars — and not riling Trump
Associated PressJUN 19
G7 Leaders Meet in Canada Amid Trade Tensions, Middle East Crisis
Above: U.S. President Donald Trump with Steven Crowchild of the Tsuut'ina First Nation at the G7 summit on June 15, 2025. Image copyright: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
President Trump's tariff strategy represents necessary economic rebalancing after decades of unfair trade deals that disadvantaged the U.S. The 90-day negotiation period shows good faith efforts to reach mutually beneficial agreements. Strong American leadership through economic leverage will ultimately create better deals for all parties involved.
Anti-Trump narrative
Trump's unilateral tariff threats undermine decades of international cooperation. The abandonment of traditional diplomatic norms, including joint communiques, signals a dangerous erosion of Western alliance unity. Allies must prepare alternative partnerships to maintain stability if the U.S. continues withdrawing from multilateral engagement.