Trump to attend G7 in France as rift with allies deepens
WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump will attend the upcoming G7 summit in France next month, setting the stage for high-stakes talks with key Western allies amid mounting tensions over the Iran war.
A White House official confirmed Trump’s participation in the summit, which is scheduled to take place from June 15 to 17 at Evian-les-Bains in the French Alps.
The Group of Seven includes the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan.
Diplomatic tensions shadow G7 summit
The summit is expected to be dominated by discussions surrounding the ongoing conflict involving Iran and the security situation in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route.
Trump has repeatedly criticized allied nations for what he described as inadequate support for Washington’s military and strategic efforts in the region.
The meeting will mark Trump’s first in-person interaction with many G7 leaders since the Iran conflict erupted earlier this year, adding significance to the gathering at a time of strained diplomatic relations.
Trump targets traditional allies, including France
In recent months, Trump has openly attacked several allied governments, particularly France and the United Kingdom, accusing them of failing to contribute meaningfully to regional security efforts.
In March, Trump used Truth Social to criticize France as “very unhelpful” while also lashing out at Britain in a separate post, telling the UK to “get your own jet fuel” and warning that the United States would not always come to its assistance in the future.
Despite Trump’s criticism, France and the UK have jointly backed efforts to stabilize the Strait of Hormuz through their own coalition focused on maritime security and protecting commercial shipping routes in the region.
The president has also been engaged in public disagreements with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who recently called on the world’s “middle powers” to work together in response to dominant global powers such as the United States and China.
Broader disagreements emerge within G7
Trump’s strained relations within the G7 extend beyond security and defense matters. He has also clashed with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after criticizing Pope Leo XIV, triggering fresh tensions with the Italian leadership ahead of the summit.
Analysts expect the gathering in France to test the unity of the G7 at a time when global conflicts, trade disputes and geopolitical rivalries are increasingly challenging Western coordination.
While the summit traditionally focuses on economic cooperation and collective security, this year’s meeting is likely to be shaped heavily by disagreements over Iran and Trump’s confrontational approach toward long-standing allies.
