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Trump's tariffs will test U.S. allies at G7 finance ministers' summit


Published on 2025-05-21 14:40:41 - PBS
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  • The annual meetings of the Group of 7 finance ministers, known as the G7, are typically congenial and in previous years have produced joint commitments to combat inflation and counter the COVID pandemic. There may be less agreement this year.

President Trump's decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports has strained relations with U.S. allies, setting the stage for a tense G7 finance ministers' summit in Whistler, Canada. The tariffs, justified by Trump on national security grounds, have been met with criticism and potential retaliatory measures from countries like Canada, Mexico, and the European Union, which were initially exempted but now face the prospect of tariffs as exemptions expire. At the summit, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will face pressure from his counterparts, who argue that the tariffs could harm global trade and economic growth. The situation is complicated by ongoing NAFTA renegotiations and the possibility of a trade war, with some G7 members considering their own tariffs on American goods. The meeting is seen as a critical opportunity to address these trade tensions and seek a resolution before they escalate further.

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