(Want to get this briefing by email? Here’s what you need to know:Let Russia back in, Trump urges• President Trump called on the world’s leading economies to reinstate Russia to the Group of 7 nations, four years after it was cast out for annexing Crimea. The suggestion again put Mr. Trump at odds with leading allies in Europe and Asia. On Thursday, President Emmanuel Macron of France and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada lashed out at Mr. Trump for imposing tariffs on their steel and aluminum. “Please tell Prime Minister Trudeau and President Macron that they are charging the U.S. massive tariffs and create non-monetary barriers,” Mr. Trump responded on Twitter.

Source: New York Times June 08, 2018 09:35 UTC