Trump attends G7 in Canada
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KANANASKIS, Alberta (Reuters) -Group of Seven leaders on Monday provisionally agreed on a strategy to help protect the supply of critical minerals and bolster their economies, according to a draft statement seen by Reuters.
Russia was once in the exclusive club of major economies but was kicked out following its 2014 annexation of Crimea from Ukraine.
President Donald Trump does not intend to sign onto a joint statement calling for de-escalation between Israel and Iran that had been drafted by G7 leaders in Canada, according to a person familiar with the matter.
G7 leaders are set to reaffirm a joint commitment that they agreed to a year ago to prevent and counter migrant smuggling, and will explore using sanctions to target criminals involved in smuggling, according to a draft outcome document seen by Reuters on Monday.
President Donald Trump is meeting with G7 leaders this week, as the administration runs out of time to secure tariff deals before next month’s deadline.
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The leaders of the U.S., Canada and other nations are assembling in Alberta to talk trade, the Middle East and other topics.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung departed for Canada on Monday to attend the Group of Seven summit, his first overseas engagement since taking office earlier this month.
Trump and Zelenskyy are expected to meet during a Group of Seven summit for advanced economies that's taking place in a remote area of Canada.