Macron to Chair G7, China, IMF Talks on Global Trade Imbalances

French President Emmanuel Macron will chair a video conference on Thursday involving G7 countries and China to address global trade imbalances, the Elysee said on Wednesday. The video conference will also include the IMF and other partners, the president's office said.

"This conference shows a new willingness on the part of China, the United States and Europe over taking part in coordinated economic steps," the Elysee said.

The announcement came from Paris on June 10, 2026, according to Al-Monitor reporting.