German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil attends his first G7 meeting in Banff, Canada, facing pressing issues including economic stagnation and US tariff policies. Engaging in bilateral discussions with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Klingbeil emphasizes the importance of maintaining transatlantic partnerships and the necessity for diplomatic solutions to ongoing trade tensions and support for Ukraine. Optimism persists despite uncertainties, as the G7 looks to unify on critical international matters.