G7 finance chiefs seek unity as Canada talks near end [Video]

Talks among G7 finance ministers faced challenges Wednesday as the group worked to overcome divides on thorny issues like the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and support for Ukraine.

With discussions set to close Thursday, hopes for a final communique reflecting unity among the Group of Seven advanced economies remained uncertain, as tensions persist on Trump’s trade policies.

The day began with an exchange of pleasantries and the traditional group photo in front of snow-capped mountains at a hotel in western Canada’s Banff National Park.

But friction among the group — comprising Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States — emerged shortly after meetings began.

Italian Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said the start of the talks faced “some difficulties.”

But he added that the group was “able to overcome these differences,” and voiced hope a final statement reflecting G7 unity could be reached.

Few concrete …