44th G7 Summit

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A war of words has erupted between US President and its G7 allies during the 44th G7 Summit held in Quebec. The photo, which has been widely shared on social media, came amid mounting tensions between Mr Trump, Ms Merkel and other G7 leaders over trade disputes.

All You Need to Know About G7

The Group of Seven, or more commonly known as the G7, is made up of seven of the world’s most richest economies.

The G7 countries include Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, making up 62 percent of the world’s net wealth ($280 trillion or £208 tn) and 32 percent of the global purchasing parity GDP. The European Union has also been a non-enumerated member of the G7 since 1977, but they do not hold a chair or host any summits.

Every year, leaders of all G7 countries meet to discuss important issues that are affecting the world and policy agreements that are made at the G7 Summit ultimately have a trickle-down effect on countries around the world.

For this year’s G7 Summit, Justin Trudeau as the host has set up ministerial meetings on five topics:

1. Advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment

2. Investing in growth that works for everyone

3. Preparing for jobs of the future

4. Working together on climate change, oceans and clean energy

5. Building a more peaceful and secure world