G7 leaders gather in France amid divisions over Ukraine, China and trade

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Évian‑les‑Bains for the 2024 G7 summit, joining leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the European Union. The meeting focused on three core challenges: continuing support for Ukraine against Russia’s war, coordinating a unified stance toward China’s economic rise, and addressing trade tensions among the members.

French President Emmanuel Macron pushed a “new world order” concept, urging the group to “redefine global governance.” However, internal leaks show disagreement: the United States favors tougher sanctions on Chinese technology, Germany seeks to maintain trade with Beijing, and Italy opposes a formal G7 military pact. The summit also dealt with practical issues such as the U.S. holding back F‑16 deliveries to Ukraine and Germany cutting its arms exports.

The outcome will shape the West’s ability to act as a cohesive bloc on security and economic policy, with implications for global markets and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.