Trump attends Notre-Dame reopening in Paris as Europe shifts to transactional ties

Donald Trump is attending the reopening of Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris, marking his return to international diplomacy. This event comes as Europe anticipates a more transactional relationship with the incoming U.S. administration, which may include punitive tariffs and a swift resolution to the Ukraine conflict. French President Emmanuel Macron is meeting with Trump and aims to facilitate a meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy is seeking U.S. support amid ongoing tensions with Russia, highlighting the importance of U.S. military aid for Ukraine. The reopening ceremony, attended by around 50 world leaders, celebrates the cathedral's restoration after a devastating fire in 2019. Despite bad weather canceling some outdoor events, the cathedral will officially reopen as a place of worship during the ceremony.