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US President Donald Trump and his G7 counterparts are gathering in France from Monday, and China's exclusion from the informal club's summits looks odd given its immense sway over the world's economic well-being and affairs.

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Evian-les-Bains, France

Who
Donald Trump, G7 counterparts, Emmanuel Macron, John Kirton, Cedric Dupont, Wang Zichen, Chris Alden
What
US President Donald Trump and his G7 counterparts are gathering in France from Monday, and China's exclusion from the informal club's summits looks odd given its immense sway over the world's economic well-being and affairs.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:34:22 GMT · 3h 13m ago
Where
Evian-les-Bains, France ·
Why
China's economic influence and impact on G7 countries, including a record trade surplus and control of crucial rare minerals, make its continued exclusion from the G7 a topic of discussion.
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The G7 leaders are discussing China's influence as an "elephant in the room" at their summit, particularly how to rebalance trade and address concerns about soaring Chinese exports affecting G7 industries. There is also debate about whether the G7, meant for democracies, can effectively address global economic issues without China's inclusion.

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