Reuters: Trump attacks EU and Canada on trade amid backlash ahead of G7 summit
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Leaders of the Group of Seven rich nations headed for a summit in Canada on Thursday more divided than at any time in the group’s 42-year history, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s “America First” policies risk causing a global trade war and deep diplomatic schisms.
In a bid to rebuild America’s industry, Trump has imposed hefty tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, including those from key G7 allies like Canada, Japan and the European Union.
Trump has threatened to use national security laws to do the same for car imports and has walked back on environmental agreements and an international deal to prevent Iran from building a nuclear bomb.
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MIDDLE EAST
Hezbollah and Iran 'to stay in Syria until it is liberated'.
Putin: Russia military 'will stay' in Syria - but not long-term.
Erdogan vows to strike Iraq if government can't clear Kurdish militants.
'Nothing is ours anymore': Kurds forced out of Afrin after Turkish assault.
Explosion in Baghdad's Sadr City kills at least 18. Iraq arms cache explosions destroy Baghdad mosque.
Jordan's new PM faces dilemma on tax reforms.
Israel blames Iran for Gaza border violence.
Netanyahu pressures Europe to quit Iran deal during trip.
Iran opens new nuclear facility at Natanz.
Iran: Europe must compensate Tehran if US reimposes nuclear sanctions.
Red Cross pulls 71 foreign staff out of Yemen over security risks.
At least 46 migrants drown after boat capsizes near Yemen.
ASIA
Afghanistan strikes cease-fire deal with Taliban for Ramadan. Afghan president announces temporary ceasefire with Taliban.
'Dozens of people freed' from Taliban custody in Afghanistan.
Trump 'ready' for North Korea summit as he hosts Japan's Abe.
Trump says he'd invite Kim to US if summit goes well.
Myanmar and UN sign deal on steps for Rohingya return.
US diplomats evacuated after 'hearing strange noises in China'. U.S. staffers leave China consulate after more illness reported.
Polls show Democratic edge in South Korean general election.
UN condemns bloodbath in Bangladesh that has seen 130 alleged drug dealers killed amid crackdown.
AFRICA
African countries top list of neglected crises - NGO.
Libya fighting: Haftar's forces enter Derna city.
'I don’t know where my family is': Cameroon's refugees flee brutality.
Suspected jihadists kill 5 in north Mozambique: police.
South Sudan's dire humanitarian crisis worsens: NGO.
Guterres seeks new political focus for UN Mali mission.
Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza rules out 2020 run despite constitutional changes.
Sudan severs defence ties with North Korea.
EUROPE
Top US, Russian military brass to meet in Helsinki.
'No leader is forever': Macron strikes hostile tone against Trump, says US can be kicked out of G7.
Russian ‘advocates’: Italy’s new government unnerves Western allies.
Rise of far-right in Italy and Austria gives Putin some friends in the west.
Swedish government confirms issuing permit for construction of Nord Stream 2.
Turkey halts migrant re-admission deal with Greece.
Spain's new PM Sanchez names 'pro-gender equality' cabinet with women in majority.
French MPs criticise 'hasty and ineffective' fake news law.
European football is worth a record £22bn, says Deloitte.
AMERICAS
Trump: 'Don't have to prepare very much' for North Korea summit.
Pompeo: Giuliani 'doesn't speak for the administration' on North Korea.
US lawmakers push for role in North Korea talks as Iran scars linger.
Ryan remarks on Trump ‘spygate’ leave conservatives fuming.
Nicaragua's Sandinista stronghold is a city 'at war' with the president.
Nicaragua unrest: Business owners put pressure on government.
Guatemala emergency agency accused of ignoring volcano warnings.
US household wealth tops $100 trillion for first time.
Aletta becomes first hurricane of 2018 Pacific season.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US military plans as if Guantanamo won't close for decades.
Truck driver who killed 5 in Sweden attack gets life sentence.
China puts fight against extremism on regional security summit agenda.
UN accuses Saudi Arabia of using anti-terror laws to justify torture.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
S&P, Nasdaq fall as tech rally loses steam; Dow rises.
'G6 plus one': Frustration with US grows ahead of G7 summit.
China does not want US trade tensions to mount, Commerce Ministry says.
US lawmakers scramble to roll back Donald Trump’s deal to reopen ZTE.
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