But tackling the issue is another story.

China has been accused of exerting its power by refusing to buy certain products from countries that cross it. Beijing is pushing back.

This year’s G-7 will not issue a joint communiqué after the meetings.

Central bankers and finance ministers debate currency and stimulus in advance of next week’s summit.

G7 foreign ministers will meet on Sunday and Monday to discuss sharing data as a way of combating terrorism.