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Trump to convene G-7 leaders in video link to discuss pandemic

President earlier wanted to host meeting at Camp David in June

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to host a video teleconference with G-7 leaders to coordinate national responses to the coronavirus outbreak.   © Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a video teleconference with G7 leaders on Thursday to coordinate national responses to the coronavirus outbreak, the White House said on Tuesday.

Trump, who is head of the G7 this year, had planned to hold this year's summit at the presidential retreat of Camp David, Maryland, in June, but moved it to a virtual setting due to the virus.

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