Trump says expelling Russia from G7 was a 'mistake' as he meets Carney
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| US President Donald Trump engages in discussion with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during a bilateral meeting at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, 2025. |
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🌍 Live Updates from the G7 Summit in Alberta, Canada
Reporting by Brandon Livesay, with contributions from Gary O'Donoghue and Jessica Murphy
🇬🇧 Starmer and Macron Hold Bilateral Talks
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met with French President Emmanuel Macron during a bilateral session at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. The two leaders posed briefly for photographs but did not address the media.
🌐 What is the G7?
The Group of Seven (G7) is an informal coalition of the world’s seven largest advanced economies: the UK, US, Japan, France, Germany, Canada, and Italy. Founded in 1975, the G7 meets annually to coordinate responses to global economic and political challenges, including trade, security, and climate issues. The European Union also participates in the discussions. This year marks Canada’s seventh time hosting the summit.
📌 G7 Summit – Key Developments So Far
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed G7 leaders, emphasizing the summit's historical importance amid ongoing global conflicts.
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US President Donald Trump remarked that excluding Russia from the group in 2014 was a mistake and suggested he is open to China joining the G7.
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Trump also indicated that a new US-Canada trade agreement could be reached within weeks.
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The leaders have now moved into closed-door meetings.
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☀️ Leaders Share Light Moments Before Meetings
Ahead of formal discussions, G7 leaders exchanged pleasantries about the weather. President Trump jokingly noted that rain had been incorrectly forecasted for a recent Washington DC parade. Carney offered apologies to the German Chancellor’s wife for earlier football conversations and described his meeting with Trump as "fantastic."
🇨🇦 Canada’s Carney Welcomes World Leaders
Prime Minister Carney officially welcomed the G7 leaders:
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Donald Trump (USA)
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Sir Keir Starmer (UK)
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Emmanuel Macron (France)
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Shigeru Ishiba (Japan)
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Friedrich Merz (Germany)
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Giorgia Meloni (Italy)
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Ursula von der Leyen (EU President)
Carney underscored the critical role of US leadership in the summit.
🤝 Carney and Trump Praise Meeting
Following their one-on-one session, Carney described his talks with Trump as "fantastic." Both leaders emphasized the potential for a US-Canada trade deal, despite ongoing disagreements over tariffs.
🛡️ Carney: Economic Strength Is Key to Security
At the summit’s opening roundtable, Carney stressed that economic prosperity underpins national and international security. He acknowledged disagreements among G7 members but emphasized the importance of "frank and open" dialogue.
⚡ A Defining Moment in Global Leadership
Carney described the summit as "one of those turning points in history," where the world is looking to G7 leaders for decisive leadership during this period of heightened global tension.
🇷🇺 Trump Criticizes Russia’s Expulsion from G7
Trump argued that removing Russia from the G8 in 2014 was a "mistake" and maintained that Russia’s presence could have prevented the Ukraine war. He also expressed openness to including China in the G7, calling it "not a bad idea."
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🚨 Tensions Over Immigration
Trump doubled down on aggressive immigration enforcement, highlighting planned mass deportations targeting major US cities, including Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York.
🔍 Analysis: G7 Divided Over Middle East Strategy
Correspondents report that while there is some agreement on the need for de-escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict, concrete consensus remains elusive. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized Iran’s prohibition from acquiring nuclear weapons and Israel’s right to defend itself, but US President Trump is reportedly unwilling to sign a joint statement on the issue.
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