United States President Donald Trump made an unexpected early exit from the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Canada on Monday evening, citing escalating conflict in the Middle East as the reason for his departure.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the decision on social media platform X, stating, “Significant progress was achieved, but due to the deteriorating situation in the Middle East, President Trump will depart this evening following the dinner with fellow Heads of State.”

Trump Offers Ceasefire Proposal Between Israel and Iran

French President Emmanuel Macron disclosed that Trump had extended a proposal aimed at brokering a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. According to Macron, the offer included preliminary steps toward a broader diplomatic discussion. “There is an active proposal on the table to initiate a ceasefire and eventually expand into wider negotiations,” Macron said. “Now, it remains to be seen whether the parties involved will accept the terms.”

Before leaving Canada, Trump urged civilians to evacuate Iran’s capital, Tehran, warning of imminent threats. He also criticized Tehran’s reluctance to engage with Washington diplomatically, remarking, “Iran should have signed a nuclear agreement with the United States.”

Despite leaving the summit ahead of schedule, Trump signed a collective statement with G7 leaders, urging restraint and emphasizing the importance of de-escalating the Iranian crisis. The declaration called for “a ceasefire in Gaza” and broader peace initiatives throughout the region.

G7 Blames Iran, Reaffirms Israel’s Right to Self-Defense

The joint G7 statement — supported by Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the U.S., and the European Union — condemned Iran’s role in destabilizing the Middle East. It simultaneously reaffirmed Israel’s right to defend itself against external threats.

Although the summit focused heavily on the Middle East, internal divisions emerged within the group, largely triggered by Trump’s controversial comments on Russia.

Trump Defends Putin, Questions Russia’s Expulsion from G8

During a press briefing alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Trump reignited controversy by advocating for Russia’s return to the G8, from which it was expelled following the annexation of Crimea. “Removing Russia was a mistake,” Trump declared. “Putin talks to me. He doesn’t talk to anyone else… He’s not happy about what happened, and I understand that.”

Trump’s remarks have caused anxiety ahead of a scheduled G7 meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Commenting on the situation, Atlantic Council analyst and former IMF official Josh Lipsky noted, “It’s been a turbulent beginning to the summit.”

Nonetheless, a Ukrainian embassy spokesperson in Canada confirmed Zelenskiy will proceed with the planned meeting, despite the diplomatic friction.

Summit Stumbles on Policy Documents, Echoes 2018 Fallout

Amid the controversies, Canada abandoned efforts to produce a formal communique—a unified summit statement. The development drew parallels with the 2018 G7 summit in Quebec, where Trump famously withdrew U.S. support after leaving early.

Sources close to the summit revealed that the United States has not approved multiple draft agreements on key topics including artificial intelligence, critical minerals, and migration policy.

U.S.-UK Trade Deal Finalized Despite Summit Tensions

Despite the internal disagreements, Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer jointly announced the formal completion of a U.S.-UK trade agreement originally brokered the previous month. Britain becomes the first nation to gain reduced U.S. tariffs under Trump’s leadership.

Additionally, Carney confirmed that both governments are working to finalize a broader economic and defense partnership within the next 30 days.

However, U.S.-Canada trade relations remain in a deadlock. Trump continues to demand the inclusion of tariffs, a position that Ottawa firmly rejects. Canadian Ambassador to Washington Kirsten Hillman reaffirmed Canada’s stance: “Our position remains clear — Canadian exports to the U.S. should face no tariffs.”

Global Voices Join G7 Dialogue

This year’s summit, held in Kananaskis amidst the scenic Canadian Rockies, included invitations to non-G7 participants such as India, Mexico, South Korea, Australia, Brazil, South Africa, and Ukraine. The event was scheduled to officially conclude on Tuesday.

As Trump’s early exit and contentious remarks dominate headlines, observers note that the summit has been overshadowed by geopolitical volatility and divisions among traditional allies.

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