EU chief Von der Leyen Urges G7 to Shun Protectionism, Keep Trade Open

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday urged G7 leaders to steer clear of protectionist trade measures as they gathered for their annual summit.

“Let us keep trade between us fair, predictable and open. All of us need to avoid protectionism,” she said at a press briefing. Her comments come as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff-heavy policies are expected to be a key point of discussion during the three-day summit.