Trump tells G7 leaders 'I am the boss' then signs US-Iran ceasefire extension at Versailles
At the G7 summit in Evian, Donald Trump greeted leaders with 'I am the boss' before extending his stay to sign a 14-point memorandum extending the US-Iran ceasefire at Versailles Palace.
A grand entrance at the G7
President Donald Trump arrived last to a working session on international development at the Evian summit on Wednesday and paused at the head of the table. He smiled at the assembled heads of state and government and delivered a brief message.
I am the boss
The remark drew laughter from the room. French President Emmanuel Macron shook his hand and asked, "How are you?" to which Trump replied, "Great, thanks." German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was seen laughing, while British Prime Minister Keir Starmer remained more reserved. Trump later complained that the meeting room was too warm.
- Trump arrives at G7 summit in Evian, showing conciliatory approach
- Late arrival to development session; tells other leaders 'I am the boss'
- US-Iran ceasefire extension signed at Versailles dinner hosted by Macron
A more conciliatory Trump
Known for disliking multilateral formats and occasionally disavowing joint statements after signing them, Trump this time adopted a notably cooperative tone. He signed a joint declaration on Ukraine alongside other G7 leaders and did not later contradict it, a departure from his first-term episode in Canada.
The declaration commits the G7 (the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Japan and the European Union) to intensify pressure on Russia's war economy, specifically targeting hydrocarbon exports. It also pledges increased deliveries of air defence systems, interceptors and long-range strike capabilities to Ukraine. The document explicitly welcomed the US-Iran agreement, describing it as "obtained under the firm leadership of President Donald Trump."
Ceasefire deal signed at Versailles
Following the summit, Macron hosted Trump for a formal dinner at the Palace of Versailles. There, a 14-point memorandum of understanding extending the US-Iran ceasefire was signed, according to reports. The ceremony was attended by First Lady Brigitte Macron.
Trump made clear that the arrangement is not a permanent guarantee. Asked about its durability, he told reporters that the US would resume military action if Tehran did not comply.
It is a memorandum of understanding. And if I don't like it, we'll start shooting at them again, drop bombs on their heads.
If I don't like it, if they don't behave properly, we'll go back to dropping bombs right on their heads, okay?
Strait of Hormuz and European worries
Trump highlighted the immediate resumption of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz as a key benefit of the deal, though he acknowledged it would take time for tanker transits to return to pre-war levels. When asked which European countries had offered minesweeping assistance, he replied, "All."
Those that have that type of equipment have, but each one of them has committed to getting involved.
He insisted the United States did not need European help to reopen the strait successfully because of his Iran agreement, but added that any minesweepers allies could lend would be helpful. Behind the scenes, European officials voiced concern that an inexperienced American negotiating team might struggle to secure a robust nuclear agreement in the next phase.
