Trudeau and the disruptor at the G7 table

If Canada’s PM finds the right G7 allies, he could emerge in a room of wary leaders as the timely conciliator between Trump and the others.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in February. With Mr. Trump at the G7 table, other world leaders will be wary, but to isolate him would be a political disaster, argues John Sinclair. Photo courtesy of Donald Trump's Twitter account

Opinion

BY JOHN SINCLAIR

May 24, 2017

OTTAWA—The G7 struggles to retain its old influence given the political ascendency of the G20. Its traditional benefit has been its solidarity and collegiality. However, in Taormina, Italy this weekend, there will be a disruptor at the G7 table. This summit has the potential for high drama and co...

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