The G7 summit is about to take place, and leaders from various countries are preparing to engage in a serious confrontation with Trump.

The G7 summit is set to take place this week in Canada, and U.S. President Trump’s long-standing diplomatic strategy of leveraging pressure for concessions from international allies is facing unprecedented challenges. Trump has found that world leaders are no longer easily yielding, but instead are gradually exploring new ways to engage with him.

Trump has threatened to impose high tariffs on allies multiple times, even stating that he is prepared to "take over" Canada and Greenland. He has also publicly questioned the United States' defense obligations within NATO. When meeting with foreign leaders in the Oval Office, he has taken a tough stance towards leaders from Ukraine and South Africa. This strategy now seems to be gradually failing.

Many world leaders were once intimidated by Trump, but they are increasingly becoming familiar with his bullying negotiation style. Jeremy Shapiro, research director at the European Council on Foreign Relations, pointed out that when faced with the possibility of fair competition, Trump actually appears to shrink back, which emboldens other countries to confront him. In a research report published in May, Jeremy Shapiro noted that since Trump's first term in office, the U.S. has publicly threatened to use force at least 22 times, but actual action has only been taken twice.

International leaders no longer retreat.

The G7 summit has not yet been convened, but leaders from various countries have already released counter-messages against Trump's policies. French President Macron plans to visit Greenland this weekend, symbolizing Europe's impending unity; Canada's new Prime Minister Carney has stated that Trump's tariff policy has undermined the decades-long alliance between the U.S. and Canada.

"We have stood shoulder to shoulder with the United States in the past, but the way of U.S. dominance is no longer acceptable," Carney stated in a public speech in French, asserting that the U.S. has "monetized" its global leadership, disregarding the rule of law and democratic values, and further reducing contributions to collective security.

Macron explicitly rejected Trump's "choose a side" rhetoric at a recent conference in Singapore. He warned that forcing countries to choose between the US and China would endanger the international order established after World War II.

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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba also expressed opposition to Trump's proposed high tariff policy, worrying that it will harm the global economy. He specifically called Trump before the summit to arrange side talks, using the excuse of congratulating him on his birthday to maintain a space for interaction. Ishiba expressed hope to show goodwill a day in advance.

Despite Trump's strong stance outwardly, several international leaders who have interacted with him have found that praise and courtesy can yield more cooperation than confrontation. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak conveyed King Charles III's invitation for a state visit during his visit to the White House, which pleased Trump.

Italy's diplomatic dilemma

Italian Prime Minister Meloni expressed her hope to play a "bridge" between Trump and Europe, but in the face of Italy's firm support for Ukraine and Trump's trade threats against European goods, her foreign policy has become increasingly difficult.

Trump's far-right policies have alienated traditional allies in the G7.

Mark Sobel, the U.S. chairman of the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF), bluntly stated that Trump's support for the right and his unilateral trade policies are continuing to alienate the United States from its traditional allies. While his criticisms of European defense spending are not entirely unfounded, his actions are undermining the cooperative foundation of the G7.

After G7, a reshuffle is about to happen again, with each country's leader having their own calculations.

U.S. Senator and member of the Foreign Relations Committee Jeanne Shaheen believes that this summit is an opportunity for Trump to repair international relations and jointly counter China's influence. Other leaders understand that their partnership with the United States remains very important, but they also realize that they do not have to make concessions to Trump.

Despite the courteous and polished interactions on stage, this G7 is stepping into an unpredictable game, with leaders from various countries bracing for possible offensives from Trump, all preparing strategies to counter his moves.

This article discusses the upcoming G7 summit, where leaders from various countries are preparing to engage and confront Trump, originally appearing in Chain News ABMedia.