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| G7 summit dogged by divisions between Trump and allies | G7 summit dogged by divisions between Trump and allies |
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| Talks at the G7 summit in Canada have failed to resolve deep differences between US President Donald Trump and leaders of major industrial nations. | Talks at the G7 summit in Canada have failed to resolve deep differences between US President Donald Trump and leaders of major industrial nations. |
| The divisions were laid bare on Friday, notably over trade. | The divisions were laid bare on Friday, notably over trade. |
| Allies of the US are furious over Mr Trump's recent decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, raising fears of a global trade war. | Allies of the US are furious over Mr Trump's recent decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, raising fears of a global trade war. |
| It is unclear whether a communique agreed by all will be released when the meeting concludes later on Saturday. | It is unclear whether a communique agreed by all will be released when the meeting concludes later on Saturday. |
| The two-day summit is being held in the town of La Malbaie, in Quebec province. | The two-day summit is being held in the town of La Malbaie, in Quebec province. |
| Mr Trump is due to leave early on Saturday to head to Singapore for a landmark meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. | Mr Trump is due to leave early on Saturday to head to Singapore for a landmark meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. |
| Divisions wider than trade | Divisions wider than trade |
| By the BBC's diplomatic correspondent, James Robbins, Quebec | By the BBC's diplomatic correspondent, James Robbins, Quebec |
| This summit started very badly, and it could end without the usual communique agreed by all. | This summit started very badly, and it could end without the usual communique agreed by all. |
| Divisions between Mr Trump and the other six leaders go way beyond trade - they include climate change, relations with Iran and the Israel-Palestinian conflict. | Divisions between Mr Trump and the other six leaders go way beyond trade - they include climate change, relations with Iran and the Israel-Palestinian conflict. |
| German Chancellor Angela Merkel is one of those arguing it might be better to set out those differences clearly rather than give a false impression of unity. It's more honest, she said, than pretending everything's OK. | German Chancellor Angela Merkel is one of those arguing it might be better to set out those differences clearly rather than give a false impression of unity. It's more honest, she said, than pretending everything's OK. |
| Others still believe some sort of consensus can be found, and Mr Trump says he's hopeful of progress. But there's no doubt about Mr Trump's isolation. | Others still believe some sort of consensus can be found, and Mr Trump says he's hopeful of progress. But there's no doubt about Mr Trump's isolation. |
| He dislikes negotiating with groups, and he will leave well before the end of this G7 summit: next stop Singapore, to face Kim Jong-un, and seek the sort of one-to-one deal he much prefers. | He dislikes negotiating with groups, and he will leave well before the end of this G7 summit: next stop Singapore, to face Kim Jong-un, and seek the sort of one-to-one deal he much prefers. |
| Why are there divisions? | Why are there divisions? |
| On 1 June, the US imposed a 25% tariff for steel and 10% for aluminum on imports from the EU, Canada, and Mexico. Mr Trump said the move would protect domestic producers that were vital to US security. | On 1 June, the US imposed a 25% tariff for steel and 10% for aluminum on imports from the EU, Canada, and Mexico. Mr Trump said the move would protect domestic producers that were vital to US security. |
| The EU then announced tariffs on US goods ranging from Harley-Davidson motorcycles to bourbon. Canada and Mexico are also planning retaliatory moves. | The EU then announced tariffs on US goods ranging from Harley-Davidson motorcycles to bourbon. Canada and Mexico are also planning retaliatory moves. |
| On Friday Canada's foreign minister called the tariffs "illegal ". European Council President Donald Tusk said they threatened the "rules-based international order". | On Friday Canada's foreign minister called the tariffs "illegal ". European Council President Donald Tusk said they threatened the "rules-based international order". |
| UK Prime Minister Theresa May has said she wants the EU to act with restraint. | UK Prime Minister Theresa May has said she wants the EU to act with restraint. |
| French President Emmanuel Macron said he believed all sides were willing to reach agreement. | French President Emmanuel Macron said he believed all sides were willing to reach agreement. |
| What is the G7? | What is the G7? |
| It is an annual summit bringing together Canada, the US, the UK, France, Italy, Japan and Germany, which represent more than 60% of global net worth between them. | It is an annual summit bringing together Canada, the US, the UK, France, Italy, Japan and Germany, which represent more than 60% of global net worth between them. |
| Economics tops the agenda, although the meetings now always branch off to cover major global issues. | Economics tops the agenda, although the meetings now always branch off to cover major global issues. |
| Russia was suspended from group in 2014 because of its annexation of Crimea from Ukraine. On Friday, Mr Trump made a surprise call for Moscow to be readmitted, but German Chancellor Angela Merkel said other members were against the idea. | Russia was suspended from group in 2014 because of its annexation of Crimea from Ukraine. On Friday, Mr Trump made a surprise call for Moscow to be readmitted, but German Chancellor Angela Merkel said other members were against the idea. |
| Meanwhile, another international summit is being held in China. President Xi Jinping is hosting a meeting of the Cooperation Organisation (SCO), a regional security bloc, in the eastern city of Qingdao. | |
| President Vladimir Putin of Russia, as well as leaders from Iran, India, Pakistan, and four central Asian, are taking part. | |
| What else is being discussed at the G7? | What else is being discussed at the G7? |
| The five themes for this year's summit are: | The five themes for this year's summit are: |
| According to the leaders' programme, Mr Trump will miss the talks on climate change, the environment and probably gender equality on Saturday. | According to the leaders' programme, Mr Trump will miss the talks on climate change, the environment and probably gender equality on Saturday. |
| The US president was the odd man out on climate change during the G7 in Italy last year, later announcing his intention to withdraw from the landmark Paris agreement. | The US president was the odd man out on climate change during the G7 in Italy last year, later announcing his intention to withdraw from the landmark Paris agreement. |
| Iran is also a sticking point. Mr Trump recently ditched the 2015 agreement aimed ar curbing Iran's nuclear programme. This angered the other signatories who have since sought to shore it up. | Iran is also a sticking point. Mr Trump recently ditched the 2015 agreement aimed ar curbing Iran's nuclear programme. This angered the other signatories who have since sought to shore it up. |