Global Trade Talk: Macron Leads G7‑China Meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron will preside over a video meeting on Thursday. The discussion will bring together the G7 nations and China to talk about trade differences around the world. Macron’s office said that this meeting shows a new willingness from China, the United States and Europe to work together on economic steps. The video call will also involve the International Monetary Fund and other partners. The aim is to find ways to reduce imbalances in trade. Countries need to coordinate so that no one side has too much advantage or disadvantage.Macron hopes the meeting will produce clear actions. He believes that cooperation can lead to better global growth. The discussion is a sign that major economies are ready to talk openly about complex problems. The G7 countries include the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom. China is a key partner because it is one of the world’s largest trading powers. Together they can shape policies that affect millions. The meeting will take place online, so participants from different time zones can join. It is a step toward a more balanced global economy.