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Article snippet: MORE on Saturday arrived for the annual Group of Seven (G-7) economic summit in France amid major differences among world leaders over issues such as trade, climate change and the situation with Iran. Trump's past disputes with leaders attending this weekend's summit were in full focus as he arrived in the seaside town of Biarritz, with multiple global delegations emphasizing a push for unity heading into the weekend of discussions. The president held a working lunch with his French counterpart MORE shortly after arriving on Saturday. Macron, the host of this year's summit, has called for leaders to put a focus on climate change and other issues this weekend. “We have to work very hard because I see we do share the same objectives,” Macron said during the luncheon. “Thanks again, Mr. President, for taking the time being here and being a partner.” Trump emphasized in brief remarks that the U.S. and France have "been friends for a long time." "We have a very good relationship — sort of, I think I can say, a special relationship," he said, adding, "I think we'll accomplish a lot this weekend." This year’s summit comes as Trump ramps up his "America First" policy approach on a slate of pressing issues, often to the chagrin of European allies and other nations in the G-7 who favor a more collective approach. Several European figures on Saturday spoke out against the Trump administration's widening trade war with China after Washington's announcement the previous day t... Link to the full article to read more