G7 Foreign Ministers Confront U.S. Tariffs and Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal in Quebec

Diplomatic tensions rise as U.S. trade policies and geopolitical challenges dominate discussions in La Malbaie.

The G7 foreign ministers are meeting in Quebec to address escalating trade tensions following new U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly has strongly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s rhetoric suggesting Canada should become the 51st U.S. state.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is presenting a proposed 30-day ceasefire plan for the Russia-Ukraine war, which has received tentative support from Ukraine but awaits Russia’s response.
The G7 discussions also include fragile ceasefires in the Middle East and broader geopolitical issues such as China, North Korea, and maritime security.
U.S. allies express concerns over President Trump’s policies, including his softened stance on Russia, which could challenge G7 unity on Ukraine’s territorial integrity.