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[Breaking] Trump Leaves G7 Early for Return to U.S.…Summit with Lee Jae-myung Unlikely
Korea Economic Daily
Summary
- President Donald Trump announced that he decided to end the G7 summit schedule early and return to the U.S.
- It was reported that, as a result of this decision, the summit between the U.S. and South Korea is likely to be canceled.
- Ongoing situations in the Middle East and other global developments may affect future market volatility.
Donald Trump, President of the United States, has decided to return home early from Canada, where the Group of Seven (G7) summit is taking place. The ongoing military clash between Israel and Iran in the Middle East is cited as a reason.
It was announced on the 16th (local time). Caroline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, stated, "President Trump will return to Washington tonight so that he can focus on many important issues."
As a result, the summit between President Lee Jae-myung and President Trump, which was expected to take place during the G7 summit, is likely to be canceled.
Hye-won Ahn, Hankyung.com reporter anhw@hankyung.com
Korea Economic Daily
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