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Trump says he won't attend G7 meeting in Paris

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Posted on January 20, 2026

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WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he got along with the leaders of France and the United Kingdom but that he would not attend a Group of Seven nations meeting

Trump says he won't attend G7 meeting in Paris

Trump's Remarks on G7 Meeting

WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he got along with the leaders of France and the United Kingdom but that he would not attend a Group of Seven nations meeting in Paris, with his comments coming during tensions with European powers over the Republican's threat to take over Greenland.

Relations with France and the UK

Trump made the comments in a press briefing at the White House.

Implications of His Absence

(Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt; writing by Kanishka Singh;)

Key Takeaways

  • Trump will not attend the G7 meeting in Paris.
  • He cites tensions with France and the UK.
  • The decision follows his Greenland takeover threat.
  • Trump claims good relations with France and the UK.
  • The absence may impact US-European relations.

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