Trump expected to push his 'America First' agenda at G7 summit
US President Donald Trump is to attend the Group of Seven summit in Kananaskis in western Canada. Trump, who has been pushing his "America First" policies, is expected to pursue his country's interests in trade and other areas.
A senior US official said on Friday that Trump will meet with other G7 leaders to make progress on economic and security issues of shared concern.
The official noted that the president is eager to pursue his goals, including making America's trade relationships fair and reciprocal. This indicates that Trump, who has announced a number of new tariffs, will call on other countries to work to reduce their trade surpluses with the US at the summit.
The senior official also said Trump will seek to expand energy exports and make the US the world leader in AI technologies.
The G7 is not expected to issue a joint communique to emphasize cooperation among the members. Instead, as chair of the G7, Canada is making arrangements for compiling outcome documents on individual themes.
At a G7 summit during Trump's first term, differences emerged between him and other leaders. The latest decision is believed to have been made out of consideration of past developments.
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