Trump sends mixed messages on China as G-7 watches helplessly

Second thoughts become regrets for 'not raising tariffs higher'

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Group of Seven leaders discussed issues including risks to the global economy Aug. 25 at their summit in Biarritz, France. © Reuters

YUTA SAITO, Nikkei staff writer

BIARRITZ, France -- U.S. President Donald Trump sent heads spinning in his trade war with China on Sunday by suggesting regrets about the pressure campaign, only for a spokeswoman to step in and reinforce his hard line. 

Meanwhile, other Group of Seven leaders expressed concern about the escalating tensions in a meeting on the global economy, where trade friction was high on the agenda, but the talks produced no course of action.

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