France plans G7-China video call on trade imbalances (politico.eu)

• Macron plans video call between G7 and China before Evian summit
• Call addresses global trade imbalances, driven by France's conciliatory approach
• Trump attends summit, has softened China rhetoric after Beijing visit

"France plans a video call between G7 leaders and China this week to address global trade imbalances, according to four officials from three G7 countries. The call is set for Thursday ahead of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains. France, as G7 president, advocates a conciliatory approach, blaming underinvestment in the EU, overconsumption in the US, and Chinese overproduction. US President Trump, who has softened his China rhetoric, will attend the summit. Diplomatic representation levels are unconfirmed; some EU officials question the G7's neutrality."