(Central News Agency, Evian-les-Bains, June 17 — comprehensive international report) The Group of Seven (G7) summit is currently being held in France, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. However, U.S. President Trump made it unmistakably clear to fellow world leaders today who he believes is in charge.

According to AFP, as Trump entered the summit hall on the morning of the final day of the three-day G7 meeting, he declared to the already seated leaders: 'I'm the boss.'

Amid bursts of laughter, Macron responded in a relaxed manner, seemingly unbothered: 'How are you?'

Trump replied, 'Very well, thank you,' before taking his seat.

Before becoming president, the billionaire businessman hosted the reality TV show 'The Apprentice,' whose iconic catchphrase was 'You're fired!'

Trump had just secured a peace agreement with Iran and celebrated his 80th birthday, making his presence dominate the summit held in the lakeside spa town of Evian-les-Bains on the shores of Lake Geneva.

For French officials, it was a relief that the unpredictable U.S. president attended the entire summit and signed the joint communiqué, especially after he abruptly left the previous summit in Canada early.

After the summit concluded, Macron invited Trump to a dinner at the Palace of Versailles on the outskirts of Paris this afternoon—an unusually grand gesture.

Macron has faced criticism for appearing too accommodating toward Trump. He has emphasized that the Versailles dinner is not intended to be a 'grand' affair. (Translation: Ho Hung-ju) 1150617

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  • Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
  • Category: Taiwan