G7 finance ministers and central bankers meet in Paris for talks focused on finding common ground on several economic and geopolitical issues. According to reporting from RFI, the agenda includes efforts to address differences related to China, while also dealing with economic pressures linked to the Middle East. Sources also cite the need to respond to an oil-price shock and secure supply chains for critical minerals.
France 24 reports that discussions take place over two days amid ongoing war in the Middle East, which continues to weigh on the global economy. France, which holds the G7 presidency, is hosting the meeting and seeking to keep dialogue open as tensions rise, including concerns about friction with the United States. France 24 notes that this includes disputes tied to recent tariff threats mentioned by Donald Trump.
Across the coverage, the meeting is presented as a coordination effort by major advanced economies to align policy responses to global economic disruptions while managing underlying disagreements among members on areas such as international trade and major regional conflicts.
