President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron will meet at next week's G7 summit in the French lakeside resort of Evian-les-Bains, bringing together two leaders whose relationship has deteriorated significantly since Trump's first term.

The leaders' relationship began cordially in 2017 with Macron hosting Trump for Bastille Day celebrations and Trump later making Macron the guest of honor at his first White House state dinner. However, tensions have mounted over disagreements on Ukraine, Iran policy, and trade issues.

Current friction centers on Trump's February decision to join Israel in military action against Iran without consulting European allies, followed by public complaints when those countries declined to provide assistance. The Trump administration's reduced support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia has also strained relations with France, according to former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker.

Macron has invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to participate in Tuesday's G7 discussions, highlighting the divergent approaches to the conflict. The French president has also criticized new U.S. tariffs on European steel, aluminum, and other imports as "brutal and unfounded."

Despite tensions, the leaders maintain formal diplomatic contact. Trump attended the Notre Dame Cathedral reopening in Paris in late 2024, and Macron visited the White House early in Trump's second term. However, public disagreements have become more frequent, with Macron correcting Trump's statements about European financial support for Ukraine during their recent White House meeting.

Macron adjusted the G7 summit schedule to accommodate Trump's 80th birthday celebration, moving the start date from Sunday to Monday. The summit will also include leaders from Britain, Canada, Germany, Italy, and Japan.