G7 - Trump walks out, Starmer holds his breath
Jun 17, 2025•19 min
Episode description
Sky News' Sam Coates and Politico's Anne McElvoy serve up their essential guide to the day in British politics.
President Donald Trump's made a hasty exit from the G7 conference in Canada leaving questions about collective diplomacy and his promise to bring peace to an increasingly violent Middle East.
The White House insists his return is to deal with "important matters", while Mr Trump himself has hinted his swift exit is for something “big”.
How will Keir Starmer and allies navigate talks following the US president's departure? Progress has been made on car tariffs and aerospace, but where does this leave the rest of the US-UK trade deal?
President Donald Trump's made a hasty exit from the G7 conference in Canada leaving questions about collective diplomacy and his promise to bring peace to an increasingly violent Middle East.
The White House insists his return is to deal with "important matters", while Mr Trump himself has hinted his swift exit is for something “big”.
How will Keir Starmer and allies navigate talks following the US president's departure? Progress has been made on car tariffs and aerospace, but where does this leave the rest of the US-UK trade deal?
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