G7 trade talks target critical minerals as U.S.-EU tariff rift strains unity

Quote-unquote: G7 laments, EU efforts, CBP refunds

What they’re saying. G7 ministers: Taking ‘stock’ and lamenting lack of WTO reform progress. “We take stock and regret the lack of substantive outcomes at the 14th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé. We note that there is growing recognition among WTO members of the need to improve the organization’s ability to respond to contemporary trade realities and members’ interests. We call for constructive discussion at t…

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Trade ministers from the Group of 7 industrialized nations have tried to find common ground, amid geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty. In a clear swipe at China, they pledged to cooperate on…

G7 Trade Ministers Tackle Mineral Supply Challenges Amid U.S.-EU Tariff Strains

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G7 trade talks target critical minerals as U.S.-EU tariff rift strains unity

Group of Seven trade ministers meeting in Paris on Wednesday sought common ground on securing critical mineral supplies that are dominated by China, but fresh U.S. tariff threats against European Union-made cars risked straining unity.

G-7 trade talks target critical minerals as US-EU tariff rift strains unity

This come as Washington said it would raise tariffs on EU-made cars to 25 per cent. Read more at straitstimes.com.

G7 trade talks focus on minerals amid tensions

G7 trade ministers met in Paris with a strong focus on securing critical mineral supply chains, as global competition for these resources intensifies. These minerals—such as lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements—are essential for advanced technologies, renewable energy, and defense industries. With China dominating much of the global supply, G7 nations are increasingly working together to reduce dependence and build more resilient and diversi…