US-UK Trade Deal Advances Amid G7 Tariff Tensions

At the 2025 G7 summit in Canada, President Donald Trump faced global scrutiny over US tariffs but prioritized bilateral negotiations, resulting in a partial trade deal with the UK that reduced tariffs on British cars and established quotas for steel, aluminum, and US farm exports. Most other allies, including Canada and Japan, continue to negotiate for relief from US tariffs on metals and automobiles. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Trump agreed to target a trade deal within 30 days, although major disagreements persist. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reported no significant progress, emphasizing the economic stakes of auto tariffs for Japan. European leaders plan to collectively pressure Trump to ease trade restrictions, but expectations for major breakthroughs remain low. Trump also refused to sign a joint G7 statement on foreign policy, highlighting the summit's shift toward individualized deals over unified G7 responses.