Bloomberg reported that the G7 leaders will not seek to issue a unified final statement during the anticipated summit next week in Canada, indicating the depth of the escalating differences between the United States and the other members of the group on several sensitive issues, most notably the war in Ukraine, climate change, and international economic policies.

According to the report, the Canadian government, as the host and organizer of the summit, proposed replacing the traditional joint statement with a series of separate statements addressing specific topics individually, in an attempt to contain tensions with the U.S. administration headed by President Donald Trump, which holds positions contrary to those of European and Japanese counterparts on key issues.

Differences Beyond the Symbolic Statement

The unified final statement is a longstanding diplomatic tradition that demonstrates the political unity of the participating countries; however, it is not legally binding. Nonetheless, the absence of this statement this time is seen as a sign of the difficulty of reaching a political consensus, even at the minimum level of symbolic coordination, due to the U.S. administration's insistence on divergent positions, particularly regarding:

The continued military and economic support for Ukraine, where Washington has expressed reservations about some allies' proposals.

Climate policies and carbon neutrality, where the United States remains hesitant to adopt more ambitious targets.

The international regulation of artificial intelligence, amid concerns over private sector dominance in the global discussion.

Busy Agenda and Prominent International Attendance

Despite the absence of a unified statement, the summit will discuss multiple files including:

Global trade and supply chains.

Energy security and the transition to clean sources.

Artificial intelligence and digital regulation.

International conflicts, notably the war in Ukraine and Sudan.

Several leaders outside the Group of Seven are expected to attend the summit, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, along with leaders from India, Brazil, and Mexico, in a move that underscores the expansion of international dialogue within the summit.

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