The US is banking on G7 summit to revitalise transatlantic ties

Group of Seven leaders are meeting in Cornwall, England to rally democratic spirits and develop agreements on global taxes and COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

On the craggy southwest coast of England, top leaders representing Western democracies are gathering from Friday through the weekend to discuss a daunting list of weighty issues. In addition to the United Kingdom, which is hosting the meeting, heads of government from the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan will be present. Leaders from South Africa, Australia and South Korea are also attending, with India’s planned attendance waylaid due to COVID-19. Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers began their consultations in early May to discuss Western pushback against Russia and China, the coronavirus, economic recovery and climate change.