The summit takes place amid growing geopolitical challenges, including the conflict in the Middle East and a trade war driven by US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies

Leaders of some of the world's biggest economies have kicked off their meeting in the Canadian Rockies. The Group of Seven members are tackling the global economic outlook and US tariff measures, as the conflict between Israel and Iran looms in the background.

Canadian PM Mark Carney welcomes G7 leaders in Alberta, kicking off the summit with a group photo and opening session focused on the global economic outlook

A White House official said President Trump had decided not to sign onto a statement drafted for Group of 7 allies that urges restraint from both Israel and Iran, which have been trading attacks for days.

President Trump's upcoming week is expected to include addressing the Israel-Iran conflict, attending the G7 summit in Canada and responding to nationwide anti-ICE protests.

President Donald Trump will return to the world stage for this weekend’s 50th Group of Seven leaders summit in Canada. But Trump’s first multilateral summit of his second administration comes as Israel and Iran push the Middle East to the precipice of war and many of his G7 allies are under pressure

Canada is bringing the world to Alberta for the G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis. As summit host, Prime Minister Mark Carney can invite any leaders he chooses — even those from countries outside the G7 club — as he attempts to shape Canada's foreign policy and global geopolitics.

Trump and Zelenskyy are expected to meet during a Group of Seven summit for advanced economies that's taking place in a remote area of Canada.