Analysis: In contrast with last year's G-7 drama, President Trump ended this year’s gathering Monday with a declaration of unity among the allies.
SAINT-JEAN-DE-LUZ, France — At the end of last year’s meeting of America’s closest allies, President Donald Trump cut out early to meet with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, bashing the Canadian president on Twitter on his way out the door.
The summit may have ended with a similar policy gap as last year's, with little by way of concrete results — except for one that could pay long-term dividends for some of those present: World leaders seem to have figured out how to deal with a president like Donald Trump.Trump sounded familiar notes while in the French seaside town, with praise for traditional U.S. adversaries and criticism of his predecessor.
But the tone quickly shifted after an impromptu lunch with Macron, who organized the meeting. Moments after Trump got off Air Force One, Macron “lassoed” him, possibly keeping Germany’s Angela Merkel waiting, said economy adviser Larry Kudlow. The next morning, Macron scheduled a meeting among all the leaders to discuss trade — a topic Trump had specifically requested be a focus.U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson also credited Macron with navigating the choppy diplomatic waters.
Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe disagree on whether North Korea was in breach of any agreements with recent missile launches. Johnson said he disagreed with Trump’s use of tariffs and favored trade peace over a trade war.Even a last-minute visit from Iran’s foreign minister couldn’t agitate Trump. While White House staff were blindsided by the arrival of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, Trump said Macron kept him informed about every piece of the visit.
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