President Donald Trump is expected to attend next month’s G7 leaders’ summit in France, where discussions are expected to center on artificial intelligence, trade, energy and global security issues amid continuing tensions over Iran.
A White House official told Axios that Trump plans to participate in the June 15-17 gathering in Évian-les-Bains, a scenic resort town in southeastern France. While attendance at the annual summit is customary for U.S. presidents, Trump’s participation had reportedly been viewed as less certain due to increasing friction with several allied nations.
Relations between the United States and key G7 members — including the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy — have become strained over disagreements surrounding Iran and broader foreign policy priorities.
According to the White House official, the summit is not expected to produce formal agreements or signed deals. Instead, discussions are intended to build consensus that could eventually lead to future international agreements.
Trump reportedly plans to emphasize several priorities during the meetings, including expanding U.S. economic influence and reducing dependence on geopolitical rivals.
Among the issues expected to be on the table:
• Linking U.S. assistance and investment efforts to trade relationships that provide mutual economic benefits.
• Expanding international adoption of artificial intelligence technologies developed by American companies.
• Reducing China’s dominance over critical mineral supply chains.
• Increasing cooperation on illegal immigration and drug trafficking enforcement.
• Promoting American exports, lowering regulatory barriers and increasing energy production — particularly fossil fuels.
Despite the summit’s economic focus, the conflict involving Iran is expected to remain a major backdrop to the meetings.
The U.S. has reportedly expressed frustration that European allies have not provided greater support for efforts related to protecting cargo traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz. However, Trump has also suggested at times that the United States does not necessarily need direct assistance from allied nations during the current conflict.
Earlier this week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged allied governments to increase pressure on Tehran through expanded sanctions.
“Crushing the threat of terrorism compels all of you to step up and join us,” Bessent said during a meeting with G7 finance ministers in Paris.
He added that allies should help “crack down on the illicit finance that is fueling the Iranian war machine.”
Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron is reportedly making an effort to maintain positive relations with Trump by offering a post-summit dinner at the Palace of Versailles — a setting known for its elaborate displays of grandeur and history.
Whether Trump plans to attend remains unclear.
One additional note: Trump’s 80th birthday falls just one day before the summit begins, on June 14 — potentially adding another layer of attention to the meeting.
