ACTUAL NEWS Briefing: G7 Day Two
- Olga Nesterova
- Jun 18
- 11 min read
G7 DAY TWO
If you missed the Day Zero coverage, you can watch it here.
If you missed the Day One recap, catch it below.
TRUMP DEPARTS G7
We begin with coverage of President Trump’s early departure from the G7 Summit and the statements he made en route back to the U.S.
As Trump left, the G7 released a statement on the Iran-Israel conflict, reaffirming their support for Israel’s right to defend itself and identifying Iran as the key aggressor in the region.
Aboard Air Force One, Trump held an impromptu gaggle with press.
On the G7 joint statement, he said he hadn’t seen it but had authorized staff “to say certain things. I don’t know whether or not they said them correctly, but I think they probably did.”
Regarding his early exit and a Truth Social post critical of French President Macron, Trump said: “I’m not looking for a ceasefire. We’re looking at better than a ceasefire.”
He referred to this post from his flight:
Trump continued: “I didn’t say I was looking for a ceasefire. That was Emmanuel—nice guy but he doesn’t get it right too often.”
Asked what outcome he wanted, Trump replied: “An end, a real end, not a ceasefire—a real end.” He later described it as a “complete give-up” by Iran.
He warned Iran not to target U.S. assets:
“We’ll come down so hard, it’d be gloves off... I think they know not to touch our troops.”
Trump said he was considering sending VP Vance and Steve Witkoff to meet with the Iranians, but “it depends on what happens when I get back.” He added, “I’m not too much in the mood to negotiate.”
He said he planned to be in the Situation Room Tuesday morning:
“Just to be a little bit more well-versed. I don’t believe in telephones, because people like you listen to them. Being on the scene is much better, and we did everything I had to do at the G7.”
On trade: Trump said the EU had not offered a fair deal. He described a conversation with Japan’s PM as “great” and said there was “a chance” of a deal.
Off the record from the Japanese delegation at G7: Trump met PM Ishiba last night. No agreement was reached on lowering tariffs. The meeting, attended by Bessent, was unscheduled and unrecorded.
He was complimentary of Canadian PM Carney but said:
“You get too complex on the deals and they never get done.”
On Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and recent shootings of two state politicians:
“I don’t really call him. I think the governor of Minnesota is so whacked out, I’m not calling him. Why would I call him? The guy doesn’t have a clue—he’s a mess.I could call him, say hi, how are you doing? But why waste time?”
Trump arrived at the White House at 5:30 a.m. ET. He had breakfast lid, then a lunch lid was called until 1 p.m. local.
Then he posted this message from Pastor Mike Huckabee (now U.S. Ambassador to Israel), who praised him, saying: “Trump did not seek the moment, but the moment chose him.”
Soon after, Trump claimed the U.S. now controls the skies over Iran and warned Tehran not to touch U.S. troops or assets. He added: “We are aware of the current location of the Supreme Leader of Iran. We will not be killing him… for now.”
VP Vance later confirmed Trump “might be joining the war against Iran to eliminate their nuclear weapons.”
SITUATION ROOM MEETING
The Situation Room meeting began at 2:24 p.m. ET and ended after 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Middle East Envoy Witkoff, Joint Chiefs Chair Caine, and senior military leaders left via West Exec around 4:20 p.m., well after the meeting concluded. CEA Chair Miran stepped outside for an ABC interview but did not answer questions.
G7+ FAMILY PHOTO
G7 Plus Ukraine, India, Mexico, Australia, Brazil, South Korea, South Africa, World Bank, NATO, EU and UN.
Secretary Bessent represented the United States.
US-MEXICO
White House officials confirm President Trump spoke with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum earlier today. No readout was provided.
"On background from a WH official: Can confirm the call. It was a good call."
A lid was called at 6:30 p.m.
CANADA–NATO
PM Carney officially welcomed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to the G7 in Kananaskis.
They discussed Canada meeting the NATO 2% target this year, rebuilding its Armed Forces, and supporting Ukraine.
CANADA–UKRAINE
PM Carney and President Zelenskyy gave joint remarks.
Carney: “We strongly condemn the horrific attack on Kyiv.” He said they had discussed the situation last night and would continue talking about applying maximum pressure on Russia, which continues to refuse to come to the table. Canada is announcing new sanctions on a number of individuals and over 40 entities in Russia, as well as more than 200 vessels. Additional military assistance exceeding $2 billion will be provided, along with the next loan disbursement (4.3B) backed by frozen Russian assets. “Support will be unwavering until we achieve a just peace for Ukraine.”
Zelenskyy: “440 Shaheds and 32 missiles, including ballistic, struck Ukraine. I’ve been in direct communication with our authorities throughout the night.” The latest report shows 138 injured and 14 killed. “It’s a big tragedy. Thank you for the military package. We are ready for peace negotiations and an unconditional ceasefire—but to get there, pressure must be applied.”
This was Kyiv last night.
Interesting Fact: After Trump’s departure, his G7 seat was filled by President Zelenskyy.
NATO–UKRAINE
Zelenskyy met NATO Secretary General Rutte to align expectations for the NATO Summit and urgently called for more air defense systems.
CANADA–ITALY
Canada and Italy reaffirmed their strategic partnership and expanded cooperation on AI, critical minerals, energy, defense, and innovation. Full Joint Statement
CANADA-INDIA
At the G7 Summit, PM Carney met with PM Modi to reaffirm Canada-India ties rooted in mutual respect and sovereignty. They agreed to appoint new high commissioners and restore regular services. Discussions covered Indo-Pacific cooperation, trade, energy, security, and deeper collaboration on tech, food security, and critical minerals.
CANADA–BRAZIL
PM Carney met with President Lula.
They discussed:
Deepening trade and investment
Collaboration on critical minerals
Wildfire response
Environmental protection and Indigenous partnerships
COP30 preparations
They agreed to stay in close contact.
CANADA-MEXICO
President Sheinbaum gifted PM Carney a football during their meeting. Carney said Mexico, Canada, and their fellow co-hosts are very excited for the upcoming World Cup.
CANADA-SOUTH KOREA
At the G7 Summit, PM Carney met with President Lee of South Korea to strengthen Canada-Korea ties. They agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, and defense, with Carney emphasizing Canada’s role as a reliable Pacific partner and its commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.
G7 LEADERS’ STATEMENTS – RECAPS
G7 Leaders’ Statement on AI for Prosperity – Key Developments
Human-Centric AI for Global Good
G7 reaffirmed commitment to responsible, secure, and human-centered AI to drive prosperity, address global challenges, and reduce digital divides—especially for developing countries.
Public Sector Innovation
Canada launched the G7 GovAI Grand Challenge and will host “Rapid Solution Labs” to tackle barriers to AI adoption in government. A G7 AI Network (GAIN) will scale and share solutions.
Support for SMEs
The G7 AI Adoption Roadmap was launched to help small and medium-sized enterprises adopt AI, improve productivity, and access digital infrastructure. Includes a new AI Adoption Blueprint and talent exchange programs.
Future of Work
Commitment to build AI-ready workforces, implement the 2024 G7 Action Plan, and increase representation of women and underserved communities in STEM and AI roles.
Energy and AI
Acknowledging AI’s energy demands, G7 will develop a workplan on AI and energy to promote energy-efficient models, optimize data centers, and build secure, resilient systems.
Global Partnerships
Expanded cooperation with developing countries through initiatives like AI for Development and FAIR Forward, supporting local innovation, infrastructure, and university partnerships.
Trust and Accountability
G7 will create an AI deployment toolkit for SMEs and promote the Hiroshima AI Process Code of Conduct, ensuring responsible AI use and consumer trust.
G7 Leaders’ Statement on Transnational Repression – Key Highlights
What is Transnational Repression (TNR)?
TNR involves foreign states or their proxies targeting individuals outside their borders through harassment, intimidation, coercion, or violence.
Common targets include dissidents, journalists, human rights defenders, religious minorities, and diaspora communities.
G7 leaders condemn TNR as a violation of national sovereignty, international law, and human rights.
Examples of TNR Condemned by G7:
Physical violence, abductions, or assassination.
Misuse of legal or international tools to detain or return individuals.
Passport confiscation and denial of consular services.
Digital repression, including doxing, cyberstalking, spyware, and smear campaigns, especially against women.
Threats to family members as a form of pressure or control.
G7 Commitments
Promote global awareness of TNR’s threat to democracy and human rights.
Report on TNR as a vector of foreign interference via the G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM).
Build international consensus and engage with multilateral organizations to counter TNR.
New Initiatives Announced:
TNR Resilience and Response Framework
Includes best practices, policy tools, and intelligence sharing on global TNR tactics.
Digital TNR Detection Academy
A new G7 initiative to train officials and partners in detecting online repression tactics and enhancing collective digital resilience.
Support for Civil Society & Victims
Expanded funding and solidarity efforts (e.g., Canada-UK Common Good Cyber Fund) to protect at-risk communities and civil society actors combating TNR.
Overarching Goals
Safeguard freedom of expression and online rights.
Strengthen democratic resilience and collective security.
Increase accountability and consequences for perpetrators of TNR.
Kananaskis Common Vision – G7 on Quantum Technologies
Quantum Technologies: The Opportunity
G7 leaders recognize the transformative potential of quantum computing, sensing, and communications.
Applications span finance, energy, health, agriculture, transport, and national security.
Also present risks to current data protection systems, requiring early coordination and safeguards.
Key G7 Commitments
1. Investment & Innovation
Boost public and private R&D investment in quantum science and responsible innovation.
Support partnerships across researchers, industry, and SMEs to accelerate commercialization.
2. Inclusive Participation
Ensure broad access to opportunities in quantum development—especially for women and underrepresented communities.
Promote STEM education, apprenticeships, and mentorship programs to build a skilled workforce.
3. Market Access & Trust
Promote an open, fair, and trusted global market through:
IP protection
Academic-industry exchanges
Preventing sensitive tech leakage
Ensuring interoperability
4. Security & Risk Mitigation
Raise awareness of quantum risks, secure supply chains, and prepare quantum-resilient data protection measures.
Support the NMI-Q initiative to advance global measurement/testing standards.
5. Global Cooperation
Establish a G7 Joint Working Group on Quantum Technologies with governments, academia, and industry:
Joint calls for projects
Policy dialogues on innovation and societal impact
Defense and commercial application monitoring
6. Public Trust & Regulation
Foster public and international trust through transparent dialogue rooted in scientific expertise and democratic values.
No immediate call for a global regulatory framework, but early coordination is essential.
Looking Ahead
In this International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, G7 leaders pledge to make concrete progress and align innovation with shared democratic principles.
G7 Critical Minerals Action Plan – Key Highlights
Why Critical Minerals Matter
G7 affirms critical minerals are essential to digital economies, clean energy, national security, and industrial production.
Supply chains are under threat from non-market practices, creating urgency for diversification, transparency, and resilience.
Core Principles
Transparency, trust, sustainability, decent work, and secure supply chains are foundational.
Emphasis on market-based access, with concern over manipulation, price volatility, and supply shocks.
Pillars of the Action Plan
1. Standards-Based Markets
Develop a roadmap for standards-based markets by end of 2025.
Key components:
Real costs of responsible extraction
Labor and environmental standards
Anti-corruption safeguards
Traceability and local consultation
2. Mobilizing Capital & Partnerships
Boost investment in responsible mining projects within G7 and globally.
Address regulatory bottlenecks, permitting delays, and price instability.
Partner with emerging markets to build quality infrastructure, like economic corridors.
Promote reforms that foster entrepreneurship and local value creation in low- and middle-income countries.
Engage DFIs, multilateral development banks, and private lenders to:
De-risk investments
Expand access to capital
Strengthen global value chain resilience
3. Inclusive Development
Deepen collaboration with mineral-rich nations:
Promote responsible mining
Improve artisanal mining
Combat gender-based violence in mining
Create opportunities for all stakeholders
Support global initiatives including:
RISE Partnership (World Bank)
Minerals Security Partnership (MSP)
Intergovernmental Forum on Mining
4. Debt Transparency & Sustainability
Reaffirm support for transparent and fair finance for infrastructure.
Urge all global lenders to help manage developing countries’ debt burdens, including through the G20 Common Framework.
5. Promoting Innovation
Close gaps in tech and processing through:
R&D on recycling, substitution, redesign
Licensing innovation
Circular economy practices
Coordinate efforts ahead of the Critical Materials and Minerals Conference (Chicago, Sept 2025).
Global Support
The Action Plan is endorsed by the Leaders of Australia, India, and South Korea.
G7 Kananaskis Chair's Summit Summary (June 2025)
The G7 Leaders met in Kananaskis, Alberta, to strengthen global cooperation on economic security, energy transition, digital innovation, and international peace. The summit marked 50 years since the G7's founding.
Key Outcomes:
Economy & Trade: Leaders committed to greater economic resilience amid volatility, pushing for open trade, energy security, digital transformation, and collaboration on secure critical mineral supply chains. Canada launched the Critical Minerals Production Alliance.
Ukraine & Russia: G7 expressed support for President Trump’s efforts toward a just peace in Ukraine, praised Ukraine’s ceasefire offer, and reaffirmed sanctions and support for Ukrainian sovereignty and reconstruction.
Middle East: Leaders condemned Hamas’s attacks and ongoing violence, called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, and reaffirmed Israel’s right to self-defense while rejecting the prospect of a nuclear Iran.
Indo-Pacific & China: Emphasis on a free and secure Indo-Pacific. Leaders raised concerns over China’s destabilizing behavior and DPRK’s weapons programs, and stressed the need for cooperation on regional stability and cybersecurity threats.
Global Security & Climate: The G7 condemned transnational repression and foreign interference, emphasized wildfire prevention and response, and pledged joint action on border security and drug trafficking.
Global Partnerships: Leaders met with counterparts from South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, Korea, India, Australia, and the UN to coordinate on energy, innovation, investment, and sustainable development.
Development Finance: Discussions highlighted the importance of mobilizing private capital and partnerships with multilateral development banks, with an eye toward the upcoming UN Financing for Development Conference.
Joint Statements Issued:
Securing resilient and high-standard critical mineral supply chains
Advancing trustworthy AI and closing digital divides
Unlocking quantum technologies for global benefit
Coordinating global wildfire prevention and response
Combatting transnational repression and defending sovereignty
Dismantling networks behind migrant smuggling
The Critical Minerals Action Plan and Kananaskis Wildfire Charter received support from outreach partners.
Cross-Cutting Themes:
Gender equality, highlighted by the G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council
Partnerships with Indigenous Peoples, civil society, industry, and local governments
Canada will continue its G7 presidency through 2025, with France taking over in 2026.
You may found the full statement here.
PM Carney – Press Conference Highlights
On the Golden Dome project: "Russia is an aggressor, and our geography is no longer a sufficient shield. Partnering with the Americans makes sense—just as we do through NORAD. We’ll continue these discussions as long as they serve Canada’s interests."
On Trump and the '51st state' remark: Carney confirmed, “He didn’t bring it up at all.”
On Trump calling Canada’s tariff proposal ‘complex’: “Complexity is often in the eye of the beholder.”
On the tone inside the G7 room: “You didn’t ask, but I’ll add: How was the feeling in the room?There was a great deal of frank discussion and differing opinions—but with a shared desire to find solutions. We're building relationships that will be useful heading into next week’s NATO Summit.”
And finally—He wrapped up quickly when he heard the Oilers (Stanley Cup) were down by 1.
You can watch the full press briefing here.
THE NUMBERS
Canada announced the following aid for Ukraine:
• Sanctions on individuals, entities, and vessels that continue to support Russia’s aggression
• $2B in military assistance this year
• $2.3B loan to Ukraine through the G7 Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans mechanism
• $57.4M in security-related assistance
Canada allocates:
• $391.3M to catalyze private capital toward economic growth and development projects
• $185.6M to accelerate adoption and commercialization of AI
• $120.4M to global wildfire prevention, response, recovery
• $80.3M to build reliable critical minerals supply chains
• $22.5M to develop and use quantum tech
• $544M in guarantees for new development financing in Latin America and the Caribbean
COMING UP
NOTE: We are still awaiting several statements from the G7 and updates on Iran.
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