Chicago – June 17, 2025
President Trump is leaving the G7 in Canada early to return to Washington to focus on the conflict in the Middle East, the White House said.
Trade issues had been expected to be a major focus at the summit in the Canadian Rockies. But instead, the Iran-Israel strikes have loomed over the G7 meetings, with leaders discussing a potential joint statement on the conflict.
“I have to be back. It’s very important,” Trump told reporters after posing for the traditional ‘family photo’ with the other leaders. “You probably see what I see,” Trump said. “I have to be back as soon as I can.”
Trump had originally been slated to leave Canada on Tuesday evening, but moved up his departure to Monday night after a working dinner with the G7 leaders, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on social media.
