The G7, or Group of Seven, trade ministers are scheduled for a highly important meeting in Paris on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

The purpose of this meeting is to seek common ‌ground on securing critical mineral supplies that are dominated by China, but fresh U.S. tariff threats against European Union-made cars risk straining unity.

Foreign Trade Minister Nicolas Forissier said France wants critical minerals supplies to be among the most concrete deliverables during its G7 presidency as ministers prepare for a leaders' summit in mid-June.

"I believe we will make very concrete........

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