GENEVA—U.S. President Donald Trump is en route to France on June 15 to attend the annual G7 summit, just hours after announcing a deal with Iran following weeks of intense negotiations.
Leaders of the world’s seven largest advanced economies are meeting from June 15 to June 17 in the French spa town of Évian-les-Bains to discuss global trade, immigration, geopolitical conflicts, and other key issues. The G7 is made up of the United States, the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan.
Trump left the White House early on June 15, after attending a UFC championship fight held on the White House grounds to celebrate both America’s 250th birthday and his own 80th.
During the three-day summit, the new deal with Iran and the war in Ukraine are expected to be central to the discussions. Trump is set to join a leaders’ meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and engage in one-on-one talks with Middle Eastern leaders on the sidelines of the summit.
In addition, Trump is expected to call for more cooperation on critical mineral supply chains and efforts to fight illegal immigration and drug trafficking.
A Packed Schedule
Trump is expected to arrive in Évian-les-Bains on the afternoon of June 15, local time. That evening, he will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron, followed by an official greeting and a working dinner with all leaders.
On June 16, the president will join a working session with G7 leaders and Zelenskyy, then hold bilateral meetings with the emir of Qatar and the president of the United Arab Emirates. Later, G7 leaders will have a working lunch with Arab leaders, followed by a session on international investment partnerships. The day will end with a social dinner and a cultural performance.
On June 17, Trump will take part in talks about economic growth. He will then hold bilateral meetings with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Later, the president will join a working lunch on innovation and artificial intelligence with other G7 leaders, outreach partners, and technology executives. Trump will then attend a dinner hosted by Macron at the Palace of Versailles before leaving France that night.
Here’s what to watch for at this year’s summit:
Iran Deal
A key focus will be the specifics of the new deal with Iran and its implementation to restore maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
On June 14, Trump celebrated the deal on Truth Social.
“The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!” Trump wrote. “I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!”
During a call with reporters on June 13, a senior administration official said that the United States expects G7 countries to help in the next phase, which involves clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz.
The official noted that although the United States has the capacity to conduct demining operations, support from G7 countries would help restore the waterway more quickly.
In April, the UK and France announced that they had established an international coalition to “conduct mine clearance operations as soon as conditions permit following a sustainable ceasefire agreement.”
Ukraine War
Trump will also discuss efforts to end the war in Ukraine with other G7 leaders.
“We want the war to end as quickly as possible,” the senior administration official said, noting that the issue remains one of the president’s top priorities.
Meanwhile, European leaders reportedly believe the war is now going in Ukraine’s favor. They plan to talk with Trump to secure his support for restarting negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, which would involve Europe.
In August 2025, Trump invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to a meeting in Alaska to discuss a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. However, the meeting ended with no breakthrough.
The White House has not announced a formal bilateral meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy, but the two leaders may still meet on the sidelines, the official said.
Future of NATO
Questions surrounding NATO are also likely to emerge during summit discussions.
Officials played down media reports of major tensions between Washington and its European allies. They said there is a broad consensus on the need for greater burden-sharing within NATO and on strengthening NATO’s defense industrial base.
“We’re very happy with some of the burden shifting that’s going on, and we need to see more of it,” the official said.
Trump recently criticized NATO members for their lack of support in the Iran war and efforts to reopen the Strait.
“It is a large, complex world with a lot of challenges,” the official added. “The United States can’t be the lead in every single region of the world.”
Trump is also expected to travel to Turkey next month to join the NATO summit in Ankara.
Global Trade and Relations With Canada
Trade is expected to be another major area of discussion.
The administration official praised France for putting global trade imbalances on the summit agenda. The official said that ongoing trade disputes are mainly caused by countries with large surpluses, especially China and, to some extent, the European Union.
“It’s encouraging to see the rest of the world finally coming around and wanting to tackle this issue,” the official said.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will also attend the summit. The U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement talks between Washington and Ottawa are ongoing. However, the administration doesn’t expect major breakthroughs on that issue during the summit.
Trump also plans to talk about artificial intelligence with G7 leaders, focusing on promoting its adoption, streamlining regulations, and supporting energy abundance, according to the White House.
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