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26 May 2017

G7 overshadowed by Trump’s presence

Political Editor

Described as the most challenging G7 summit in years, the issues of security, trade and climate change were all at the table in Sicily. But so too was President Trump and all eyes and ears were on his stance. And his presence and reputation put a very different perspective on the event that usually prides itself on unity and defending the rules-based international order of things.