G-7 Leaders to Gather With Trade, Brexit and a Slowdown on the Agenda

The transcript discusses the leadership dynamics at global summits post-Trump's election, focusing on Merkel's role and the trade war's impact. It highlights the US interest in Greenland and potential disruptions at the summit. The discussion also covers possible changes in summit dynamics, including the absence of a communique for the first time since 1975. Boris Johnson's challenges at the summit, including Brexit perspectives and trade deal discussions with Trump, are also explored.

What is one issue that European leaders, excluding Trump, agree on?

• The necessity to ameliorate the effects of the trade war

• The purchase of Greenland by America

• Increasing NATO spending

• The immediate signing of a trade deal with the US

What unusual proposal did President Trump make that could upstage the summit?

• Reducing trade tariffs

• Buying Greenland

• Increasing NATO spending

• Forming a new alliance with China

What is the French stance on the communique for the summit?

• They plan to write the communique after the summit

• They insist on a detailed communique

• They are ready to proceed without a communique if necessary

• They want to delay the communique

How is Boris Johnson's approach to the summit perceived differently in the UK and Europe?

• Both see it as a failure

• Both see it as a success

• Europe sees it with optimism, while the UK views it as disappointing

• The UK media sees it with optimism, while Europe views it as disappointing

What challenge does Boris Johnson face in negotiating a trade deal with the US?

• The deal can be signed immediately

• The deal requires lengthy negotiations and cannot be signed quickly

• The deal is already finalized

• The deal is not a priority for the US