President Donald Trump arrived in France on Monday for the Group of Seven (G7) summit, where he is expected to hold a series of high-profile meetings against the backdrop of a newly announced agreement with Iran, an Ebola outbreak, ongoing fighting in Ukraine, and renewed disputes with several European allies.
Shortly before his first meeting, Trump signaled tensions with some members, posting a sharp critique of some European countries’ immigration policies.
“Sadly, if you import people from Third World Countries, you quickly become a Third World Country — And there’s not a thing you can do about it. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” Trump wrote.
Trump has frequently criticized several European governments over mass migration and border security, including G7 members France and the United Kingdom.
Trump’s first major bilateral meeting will be with French President Emmanuel Macron Monday before joining fellow G7 leaders for the summit’s opening events in Evian-les-Bains, a resort spa town on the shores of Lake Geneva near the Swiss border.
Over the next three days, Trump is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with Macron, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Trump will also join fellow G7 leaders and invited guests, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, for a series of working sessions focused on Ukraine, the Middle East, economic development, and global trade before concluding the trip on Wednesday.
The summit comes at a pivotal moment for the international community, with Trump announcing that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Iran has been reached and Vice President JD Vance announcing he will attend a signing ceremony in Switzerland on Friday. In a phone interview with Fox News, Vance said President Trump may also make an appearance, pending logistical planning.
“I certainly plan to be there. It’s possible the president himself could be there,” Vance said. “We got a lot of work to do, but a very big win for the American people tonight.”
On Sunday evening, Trump announced that negotiators had finalized a long-sought agreement with Iran that would allow for the immediate reopening of the critical shipping lane.
“The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
The precise terms of the agreement remain unclear, particularly regarding Iran’s nuclear program. According to The New York Times, Trump suggested in an interview on Sunday that he could accept a deal under which Iran suspends uranium enrichment for 15 years.
Such a provision would mark a significant shift from the administration’s previously stated position. As recently as April 8, Trump declared on Truth Social that there would be “no enrichment of Uranium.”
The fallout from the Iran conflict and the newly announced agreement with Tehran is likely to loom large over discussions at the G7, particularly after tensions flared between Trump and several member states that declined his calls to participate in efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz and instead criticized the U.S. military operation.
Trump publicly expressed frustration with the United Kingdom for its reluctance to become involved, blasted France after officials criticized the strikes, said Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni lacked courage, and lashed out at German Chancellor Friedrich Merz after the German leader suggested Iran had “humiliated” the United States.
“The Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Following the dispute, Trump announced the withdrawal of thousands of U.S. troops from Germany, though part of that move was later offset by deployments to Poland.
France, which holds the current G7 presidency, is seeking areas of cooperation to cool tensions. According to Politico, Macron plans to pursue consensus on critical mineral supply chains, cancer research, child online safety, international development, social impact investing, and efforts to reduce investment risks in developing nations.
The war in Ukraine will also be a central focus of the summit. Zelensky is expected to attend as Kyiv is making notable territorial gains against Russia, but is seeking more U.S. missiles.
Here’s a look at Trump’s public schedule for the three-day summit:
(Times listed in Eastern Time)
Monday, June 15
- 11:30 a.m. — Bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron
- 1:00 p.m. — Official greeting with G7 leaders
- 1:30 p.m. — G7 leaders’ working dinner
Tuesday, June 16
- 3:00 a.m. — Working session with G7 leaders and Ukraine
- 4:30 a.m. — Bilateral meeting with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
- 5:15 a.m. — Bilateral meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- 6:00 a.m. — Working lunch with G7 leaders and the Middle East
- 9:00 a.m. — Working session with G7 leaders and developing countries
- 1:15 p.m. — Cultural performance and concert
- 2:15 p.m. — G7 leaders’ social dinner
Wednesday, June 17
- 3:30 a.m. — Working session with G7 leaders and developing countries
- 5:30 a.m. — Bilateral meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
- 6:30 a.m. — Working lunch with G7 leaders, developing countries, and global technology CEOs
- 8:45 a.m. — Bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- 9:30 a.m. — Press conference
- 1:00 p.m. — Bilateral dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles
- TBD — Departure from France for Washington, D.C.
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