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G7 finance ministers meet in Canada amid rising global downturn fears fueled by President Trump's trade war. Increased tariffs imposed by the US threaten global growth and inflation, impacting allies like Europe, Japan, and Canada. Pre-existing US-Canada tensions further complicate the summit, expected to be more contentious than previous years due to the 'America First' economic policy.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.