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flag G7 finance ministers met Dec. 8, 2025, to address critical minerals supply chains, export controls, and support for Ukraine.

flag G7 finance ministers held a virtual meeting on December 8, 2025, chaired by Canada’s François-Philippe Champagne, focusing on critical minerals supply chains and export controls. flag They expressed concern over non-market policies, particularly export restrictions, warning such measures could increase price volatility and harm global growth. flag The group emphasized the need for open, diversified, and resilient supply chains, reaffirming support for the G7 Critical Minerals Action Plan. flag They welcomed progress on securing supply chains and reiterated commitment to Ukraine, including exploring the use of frozen Russian assets to support its recovery, while pledging continued reform support. flag No new concrete actions were announced.

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