Bare-bones G-7 statement fails to light the way for global economy

Summit highlights bloc's limitations in a protectionist world

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French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S. President Donald Trump with other leaders at the G-7 summit in Biarritz, France. © Reuters

YUTA SAITO and TOGO SHIRAISHI, Nikkei staff writers

BIARRITZ, France -- Group of Seven leaders wrapped up a three-day summit on Monday with a terse statement affirming cooperation on a handful of regional conflicts, as members shied away from topics held dear to their hearts.

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