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The summit takes place amid growing geopolitical challenges, including the conflict in the Middle East and a trade war driven by US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies
There were some awkward moments during their Oval Office meeting in May, when Carney pushed back on Trump’s remarks about making Canada the 51st US state. But in Canada, the PM was praised for how he handled that high-stakes meeting.
The postponement of Sheinbaum's meeting with Trump means that she won't have the immediate opportunity to personally present Mexico's case against U.S. tariffs on Mexican steel, aluminum and cars.
In 2018, the president called for the group to embrace Russia and stormed out of the summit. Now he is seeking to shrink America’s military role abroad and embarking on a more expansive trade war.
Russia had been in the exclusive club of major economies but was kicked out following its 2014 annexation of Crimea from Ukraine.
With both summits ahead, European leaders will have two opportunities to convince Trump about the importance of aiding Ukraine and ensuring European security.