WorldPublished: 18 June 2026 at 06:20

Trump clears a low bar at the G7 after months of tumult

Heading into the G7 summit, expectations were modest as US officials and allies hoped to avoid any major blow-ups.

Prior to the G7 summit, expectations were low, with the Trump administration and other G7 members aiming to prevent any significant conflicts. After months of turmoil, Trump managed to clear the low bar – the summit proceeded without major incidents. Despite earlier predictions of potential clashes, participants maintained a calm tone and avoided diplomatic crises. This is seen as a modest achievement given the previous tensions.

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