Trump and Macron play nice at G7 despite tension
President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron avoided any public tussles over foreign policy at the opening events of the G7 summit in Evian, France, on Monday.
TL;DR
- Trump and Macron avoided public disagreements at the G7 summit opening.
- The leaders have had a complicated relationship, marked by US tariffs, calls for increased NATO spending, and Trump publishing a private text from Macron.
- Trump had threatened 100% tariffs on French wines and pushed France to remove a digital services tax.
- Macron had previously stated he would not yield to Trump's pressure.
- During a bilateral meeting, both leaders were cordial, shaking hands and expressing affinity.
- Neither leader mentioned tariffs or NATO during their public remarks.
- Trump referred to Macron as a "special friend."