Trump lands in France with Iran deal momentum, trade fights looming at high-stakes G7
President Donald Trump landed in France for the G7 summit after announcing a deal with Iran, setting up high-stakes meetings Monday with world leaders on the Middle East, trade, Ukraine...
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President Donald Trump landed in France for the G7 summit after announcing a deal with Iran, setting up high-stakes meetings Monday with world leaders on the Middle East, trade, Ukraine and artificial intelligence. Trump was greeted upon arrival by U.S. Ambassador to France Charles Kushner. Trump is joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and a U.S. delegation as leaders from France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan and the European Union gather from Monday through Wednesday as part of the annual meeting. Discussions are expected to focus on trade, artificial intelligence, supply chain resilience, critical minerals, and illegal immigration. He will meet with French president Emmanuel Macron Monday for his first bilateral meeting of the week. " President Trump has effectively restored America's standing on the world stage and strengthened relationships abroad and the president looks forward to a productive G7 summit on shared issues of importance next week," said a senior administration officials during a call with reporters Saturday. RUBIO MEETS G7 MINISTERS IN FRANCE AS US LEADS ON IRAN — ALLIES UNDER FIRE FOR TEPID RESPONSE Trump's trip to Europe follows his announcement on Sunday that the U.S. and Iran had finalized a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to end the war following months of negotiations. "The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all! 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," Trump wrote on Truth Social. European leaders backed the announcement, including the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom saying in a joint statement on Sunday: "We are prepared to lift relevant sanctions in response to clear, verifiable steps by Iran on its nuclear program." Last year's G7 was held in Alberta, Canada, w…