Overview

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff are leading U.S. diplomatic efforts in Paris, following earlier talks in Moscow and Saudi Arabia.
• Rubio is set to meet French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, while Witkoff will hold discussions with President Emmanuel Macron.
• The talks focus on resolving the Ukraine conflict, addressing U.S.-France trade tensions, and discussing Iran's regional activities.
• Macron has criticized the temporary suspension of U.S. tariffs as a 'fragile' measure, highlighting the urgency of trade negotiations.
• This marks the first high-level U.S. diplomatic visit to France since February, signaling a strategic push to strengthen transatlantic ties.