Emmanuel Macron is racing to keep Donald Trump in attendance at the G7 summit in Evians‑les‑Bains, a move that could shape the week’s political narrative. Trump, who has missed the group’s last meeting after the Iran‑Israel war, is now slated to arrive after a day‑shifted agenda that lets him fight in a UFC bout on his birthday.

Macron has pushed the summit back a day to accommodate Trump’s schedule, hoping the former president will stay through the Versailles dinner that follows the formal talks. The delay comes after Trump left early in Canada last year, a move that unsettled allies and raised doubts about the cohesion of the G7’s response to global crises.

The summit’s focus will likely swing toward Iran’s war with Israel and its ripple effects on energy prices, a topic that could dominate discussions more than trade or climate. Investors watch for any agreements that might stabilize markets, while business leaders gauge how the U.S. president’s presence—or absence—will influence supply chains and geopolitical risk premiums.

Macron’s tight schedule, coupled with the high stakes of Trump’s participation, underscores the fragile nature of G7 consensus in a world where energy shocks and regional conflicts can swing market sentiment overnight. A full‑stay by Trump could reinforce the bloc’s unity, while a sudden exit would echo last year’s discord and potentially widen volatility in global equities.