Trump, Macron and Other G-7 Leaders Arrive in Canada: What to Expect

Geopolitics & Geoeconomics - The Middle East conflict is overshadowing trade conversations and the G7 summit agenda [1][2] - The G7 summit is expected to be defined by geoeconomics and geopolitics [5] - Trade is a major focus, despite not being on the official agenda [5] G7 Summit Dynamics - There is concern about avoiding a repeat of the 2018 G7 summit where Donald Trump rejected the communique [4] - Expectations for US trade agreements at the summit have been scaled back [6] - A unified statement from the G7 nations on all fronts is unlikely due to disagreements [10] - The summit's remote location is intended to foster frank conversations and improve camaraderie [11] Canadian Perspective - Canada hopes the summit will proceed smoothly under Prime Minister Mark Carney [11] - The G7 location in Banff and Calgary is geographically wide, with the leaders gathered at a small, hard-to-reach resort [8][9] - Canada invited nations beyond the G7, including Narendra Modi, to attend [10]