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NEW: Trump Keeps On Disrupting G7 Summits So Macron Doesn’t Want To Waste Time With A Joint Agreement This Year buzzfeednews.com/article/albert…
At a sherpa meeting in Lille last month, the French representative told the other G7 members that Macron would prefer a “Chair's Summary” rather than spend time endlessly haggling over the drafting of a final communiqué
The stance wasn’t well received by all. Japan pointed out that without a joint statement it would be more difficult to coordinate with the G20. The German sherpa was told that any concerns should be raised directly by Chancellor Merkel with Macron
A G7 diplomat told me that Macron’s decision reflects a lack of focus in the French presidency’s management of the process and his approach is too abstract.
But another says Macron is simply not willing to pay any price simply to compromise with Trump.
But another says Macron is simply not willing to pay any price simply to compromise with Trump.
The G7 discussions have once again exposed fundamental differences between the US and everyone else, particularly on trade and climate change.
Full story: buzzfeednews.com/article/albert…
Full story: buzzfeednews.com/article/albert…
