U.S. President Donald Trump signs on a can of nicotine pouches during the Congressional Picnic at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 19, 2026. REUTERS/Eric Lee
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U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the G7 leaders’ meeting in France in June to speak about artificial intelligence, trade and crime-fighting, Axios reported on Tuesday (May 19, 2026), citing a White House official.Mr. Trump wants to speak about linking U.S. aid with trade, promoting the adoption of U.S.-developed artificial intelligence tools, and reducing China’s hold over critical mineral supply chains, among other topics, Axios said.France is the host of this year’s G7, with a leaders’ summit in the lakeside resort of Evian-les-Bains at the foot of the French Alps scheduled for June 15-17.Mr. Trump’s relationship with many G7 members has grown increasingly strained over his war with Iran, among other issues. Published - May 20, 2026 07:07 am IST
