European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged G7 member states to avoid protectionism

Speaking at the G7 summit in Canada, Ursula von der Leyen stressed the importance of maintaining fair and open trade between nations and warned against protectionism. She referred to the concerns raised by Donald Trump's tariffs, which have led to a drift away from globalization and risk a global economic slowdown. Von der Leyen encouraged constructive trade talks between G7 countries, emphasizing the need for international cooperation.