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Trump has lashed out at US allies for failing to help open up the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway that Iran has effectively shut down, causing global oil prices to spike.
May 20, 2026

The G7, an informal grouping of the US, Canada, Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Japan, helps shape policy debates in the world's wealthiest nations; US has sought support from the group to help halt Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz shipping route.
March 30, 2026

Marco Rubio joined Group of Seven foreign ministers in France as talks focused on the Iran war, US strategy and rising global tensions.
March 27, 2026
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US administration is conducting a military campaign in the Caribbean, eastern Pacific, deploying naval and air forces for an anti-drugs offensive; US President Donald Trump says "we've had a lot of problems with the French."
November 12, 2025

China and the United States agreed to hold new trade talks after tensions flared over rare earth export controls and tariff threats. Both sides signaled willingness to negotiate as G7 nations coordinated responses.
October 18, 2025

In early October, China announced fresh controls on export of rare earth technologies; Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and US have raised worries over China's rare earth controls.
October 17, 2025

G7 finance ministers pledged to increase pressure on Russia by targeting countries and entities increasing Russian oil purchases, considering tariffs and trade restrictions to reduce Moscow’s war revenues and limit oil export circumvention.
October 2, 2025