Macron chairs a video conference with the G7 and China on trade

- French President Emmanuel Macron will chair a video conference on Thursday with the G7 countries plus China to discuss ways to address global trade imbalances, the Elysee Palace said on Wednesday.

The Elysee Palace said, "This conference demonstrates a renewed willingness on the part of China, the United States and Europe to engage in coordinated economic action."

He added that the conference will also include the participation of representatives from the International Monetary Fund and other partners.