G7 Summit to Tackle Trade Tensions Amid Greenland Controversy

France's Finance Minister Roland Lescure plans to meet with G7 counterparts to discuss trade issues after President Trump's tariff threats concerning Greenland. He emphasized the importance of supporting Greenland and Denmark, condemning any blackmail among allies.

France's Finance Minister, Roland Lescure, announced on Monday that he would call a meeting with other G7 finance ministers to address trade hurdles in light of U.S. President Donald Trump's recent threats of imposing further tariffs.

The controversy erupted as Trump suggested the tariffs were a bargaining chip until the United States was permitted to purchase Greenland, a move that has caused international tensions.

Lescure affirmed France's support for Greenland and Denmark, condemning any act of coercion amongst friendly nations as unacceptable.

(With inputs from agencies.)