Since taking office seven weeks ago, US President Trump's foreign policy has frequently sparked controversy, not only overturning the US position on the Ukraine issue, but also imposing new import tariffs on allies. In this context, the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting was held in Canada on Thursday (March 13), where countries will discuss the current tense international relations and raise sharp questions about the US foreign policy.

Key Topics of G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting

The G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting was held in Lamarbay, Quebec, Canada for two days. The background of this meeting is exceptionally complex, with clear differences among all parties on issues such as Ukraine and tariff policies. Unlike previous meetings where consensus can usually be reached, the prospects of this meeting are full of uncertainty.

The top priority for US allies is to inquire in detail about the talks between US Secretary of State Rubio and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia. Ukraine stated during the talks that it is ready to support a 30 day ceasefire agreement, but there are still doubts about whether the G7 foreign ministers' meeting can reach a consensus on this. Rubio warned that the wording in the statement should not undermine efforts to negotiate between Russia and Ukraine, and emphasized the role of the United States in pushing for an end to the war process.

The tense relationship between the United States and its allies

Trump's foreign policy has not only made European allies uneasy, but even Japan, which relies on US security guarantees, has not been spared. Trump hinted that Russia may return to the G8 (now G7) and threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian imports, even mocking Canada as the 51st state of the United States. These remarks have brought US Canada relations to a historic low.

Canadian Foreign Minister Jolly stated that she will take the offensive at the G7 meeting, raise tariff issues, and coordinate response measures with Europe to put pressure on the United States. European diplomats hope to evaluate Rubio's influence on US foreign policy, especially his role in negotiations over Ukraine and the Middle East, through this meeting.

Conference outcomes and future prospects

Although the positive outcome of the Saudi talks may ease the negotiations on the Ukraine issue, the ability of the G7 foreign ministers' meeting to reach a comprehensive consensus still faces challenges. Rubio emphasized that the statement should recognize the role of the United States in promoting the peace process, but allies are dissatisfied with the fickleness of US policies, especially on tariff issues and the situation in Ukraine.

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The G7 foreign ministers' meeting was held against the backdrop of tense international relations, with allies sharply questioning the US tariff policy and diplomatic stance. Despite Rubio's attempts to defend US foreign policy, the disagreements on issues such as Ukraine and tariff policies have left the outcome of the meeting uncertain. In the future, the relationship between the United States and its allies will depend on whether the Trump administration can demonstrate more coherence and willingness to cooperate in its policies.

One of the focal points of the G7 foreign ministers' meeting is the Ukraine issue, and geopolitical risks are one of the important factors supporting gold prices. If the meeting fails to reach a consensus on the Ukraine issue and even exposes the differences between the United States and its allies, market risk aversion may heat up, driving investors to turn to gold as a safe haven asset, thereby benefiting the gold price.