G7 countries to sign joint declaration despite Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum

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Both German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed Saturday that the G7 members, including the United States, will sign a joint declaration outlining reduced tariffs for all members.

The announcement comes on the heels of President Trump’s early departure from the summit, where he maintained a hard-line stance on his steel and aluminum tariffs and reversing the U.S.’ trade imbalances with its allies.

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