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Ignoring Trump's overstepping boundaries is advised by Chrétien, former leader

U.S. President Donald Trump might attempt to steer the conversation at the upcoming G7 summit. If he does, Canada's former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien advises that other leaders should disregard him and maintain their focus.

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Disregard US President Donald Trump's attempts to derail talks at the approaching G7 summit, advises ex-Prime Minister Jean Chretien to participating heads.

Ignoring Trump's overstepping boundaries is advised by Chrétien, former leader

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bagsy, the legendary former PM of Canada, Jean Chrétien, has thrown some hot tea into the mix ahead of next week's G7 leaders' summit. He boldly advises his fellow world leaders to brush off any nonsense from U.S. President Donald Trump if he decides to wreak havoc during the event. According to Chrétien, these powerhouse leaders can't predict Trump's antics, but they can be as volatile as a loose cannon, and it'd be best for the other G7 leaders to ignore his tantrums.

Chrétien is also backing Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to invite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, despite the ongoing tensions between the two nations. These tensions stem from issues like foreign interference and the controversial assassination of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down in British Columbia two years ago. Chrétien is just one of two ex-Canadian prime ministers who'll be yapping it up at a conference on Thursday in preparation for the upcoming summit at Kananaskis.

The conference, which is being hosted by the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary and the G7 Research Group, promises to be a thought-provoking ruckus of roundtable discussions on past summits and international affairs. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will square off alongside Martha Hall Findlay, director of the School of Public Policy, to discuss the role Alberta plays in the global energy market. Former Prime Minister Joe Clark will deliver the closing remarks.

The university claims that the conference is all about bringing together the brightest minds and key players in the game to lay out the main challenges the G7 leaders will face as they approach the summit.

With the 2025 summit on the horizon, the G7 leaders are going to have their work cut out for them. They've got a plethora of serious issues on their plate, including:

  1. Global Economic Uncertainty and Debt Challenges: With economic instability running rampant, thanks in part to high interest rates, reduced aid, and tariffs, the leaders are going to have their work cut out for them. In fact, the World Bank predicts that average global growth throughout this decade will be the lowest it's been since the 1960s, and many countries will be facing long and grueling recovery times[5].
  2. Trade Wars Among G7 Members: There's an ongoing trade war brewing among the G7 members, which is making it hard for the group to present a united front on global issues. This internal squabbling could test the unity and purpose of the G7[1].
  3. International Peace and Security: The summit will delve into global security concerns, including supporting Ukraine and warding off threats from other countries[2][3].
  4. Climate Action and Digital Transition: Leaders will also focus on climate action, digital transition, and other pressing global issues that demand coordinated responses[3].

Even though there's no specific word from Chrétien or Clark regarding Trump's role in the 2025 summit, historically, Canadian leaders have stressed the importance of international cooperation, particularly the role of the U.S. in maintaining global stability and economic coordination. Given Trump's controversial stance on global issues and his tariffs on G7 allies, it's likely that Chrétien and Clark view his participation as a potential blow to the group’s unity. Both leaders have previously emphasized the significance of multilateral cooperation and international diplomacy in tackling global challenges.

In summary, as the 2025 G7 leaders converge in Alberta, Canada, they'll have a mountain of crises to tackle, from economic instability and trade wars to international peace and security, all while navigating the complexities of global issues like climate change and digital transformation. And according to Jean Chrétien, if Donald Trump decides to get his feathers ruffled, the other leaders should just let it slide.

  1. Amidst the forthcoming G7 leaders' summit, Jean Chrétien, the former Canadian PM, has suggested a political strategy to handle any disruptions from U.S. President Donald Trump, emphasizing the importance of policy-and-legislation and diplomacy.
  2. As tensions between India and Canada persist over issues such as foreign interference and the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the migration of political leaders like Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the upcoming G7 summit is a significant general-news topic.
  3. The upcoming G7 summit, with its focus on war-and-conflicts, trade disputes, climate action, digital transition, and economic stability, promises to be a critical battleground for the leaders to establish migration and political policies that promote international peace and security.

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