{"id":2614308,"date":"2026-06-15T15:35:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T19:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-and-macron-play-nice-at-g7-despite-tension\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T15:36:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T19:36:54","slug":"trump-and-macron-play-nice-at-g7-despite-tension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-and-macron-play-nice-at-g7-despite-tension\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump and Macron play nice at G7 despite tension"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-and-macron-play-nice-at-g7-despite-tension%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2614308&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>During the G7 summit in Evian, France, President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron behaved cordially, avoiding public disputes over foreign policy despite their complicated relationship. Trump had earlier threatened to impose 100% tariffs on French wines and pressured France to abandon a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-taking-executive-action-to-fortify-tariff-agenda-and-counter-china-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"... taking executive action to fortify tariff agenda and counter China - Washington Examiner\">digital service tax<\/a>, but Macron refused, asserting his independence on such issues.Despite tensions, the two <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >leaders publicly expressed mutual respect<\/a>, with Trump describing Macron as a \u201cspecial friend\u201d and thanking him for his support regarding efforts to end the war in Ukraine and the Iran nuclear deal.<\/p>\n<p>Their bilateral interactions showcased a harmonious front, with no mention of tariffs or NATO during official meetings, even though behind the scenes, Trump remarked that he did not expect much help from France concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also praised Macron\u2019s efforts to resolve conflicts, highlighted a recent UFC fight party hosted by Trump, and complimented France\u2019s soccer team. Macron, for his part, emphasized the importance of the Iran peace deal and called for continued talks on Ukraine, noting the upcoming celebration of the U.S. bicentennial. the summit featured diplomatic civility amid underlying disagreements, with both leaders focusing on shared interests and upcoming international negotiations.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4\">Donald Trump<\/a> and French President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/emmanuel-macron\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1303\">Emmanuel Macron<\/a> avoided any public tussles over foreign policy at the opening events of the G7 summit in Evian, France, on Monday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two leaders have had a complicated relationship during Trump\u2019s second term as the United States imposed \u201cLiberation Day\u201d <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/tariffs\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"584\">tariffs<\/a> on most trade partners, pressured the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/nato\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"603\">NATO<\/a> members to increase defense spending, often appeased Russia in its battle against Ukraine, and as Trump published a private text message from Macron before the World Economic Forum in Davos in January.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4609280\/trump-mountain-to-climb-iran-deal-christian-datoc\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump has a \u2018mountain to climb\u2019 with Iran deal: Christian Datoc<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4609087\/vance-walks-back-childless-cat-ladies-new-book\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Vance walks back \u2018childless cat ladies\u2019 remark in new book: \u2018Boneheaded\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4609049\/lindsey-graham-hard-liner-propaganda-iran-deal-vance\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Lindsey Graham should not \u2018believe hard-liner propaganda\u2019 over Iran deal: Vance<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an interview with the <em>New York Post<\/em> hours before heading to France, Trump threatened to slap <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/economy\/4608981\/trump-threatens-france-wine-tariff\/\">100% tariffs on French wines<\/a>. Trump is pushing France to nix a 3% tech levy on revenue from large digital services that has been in place since 2019.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap\" style=\"min-height:5px;\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" style=\"display:none;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Macron refused to bow to Trump\u2019s pressure, telling French television channel TF1 before the G7 summit he would not bend. \u201cNo, because that is not how it works,\u201d Macron said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But at their bilateral meeting on Monday, Trump and Macron played nice in front of the cameras and the press. Neither leader mentioned tariffs or NATO.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Almost nine years after their awkward handshake at the 2017 Bastille Day military parade, the two men politely shook hands and expressed their affinity for each other. They later appeared together for an official greeting with G7 leaders.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap\" style=\"min-height:5px;\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" style=\"display:none;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"6yNwFm9q_e0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Watch Trump&apos;s Epic Handshake With Macron\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6yNwFm9q_e0?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEmmanuel has been a special friend of mine,\u201d said Trump in his first remarks during the joint meeting. \u201cWe\u2019ve had a fantastic relationship. We\u2019ve worked on many deals together.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4609002\/trump-g7-iran-mou\/\">TRUMP UNLIKELY TO EXTEND G7 TRIP FOR IRAN MEMORANDUM SIGNING<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI want to thank you for your help,\u201d Trump also said of Macron about attempts to end the Iran war. \u201cYou\u2019ve always been a help and it\u2019s an honor to be with you.\u201d <\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap\" style=\"min-height:5px;\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" style=\"display:none;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But later, when Trump was asked what he expected from France in efforts to wind down the Iran war and open the Strait of Hormuz, the president was succinct. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI don\u2019t think we\u2019re going to need much help, because we have an agreement where it\u2019s going to be open and it\u2019s toll-free,\u201d he said. \u201cI don\u2019t think it\u2019s a bad idea to have a ship or two up here from a few countries. You\u2019d be a great country to do it, because you never know what happens.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The president also praised Macron for his efforts to help end the war between Russia and Ukraine, which has lasted for more than four years after Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine in February 2022. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe had a very good conversation yesterday with President Zelensky and President Putin, and I see maybe we can do something there,\u201d said Trump. \u201cI really do.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump even lightly ribbed Macron over the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ufc\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4991\">UFC<\/a> fight he hosted on Sunday night at the White House to mark his 80th birthday before he left for <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/france\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"387\">France<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe had an evening last night with the fighters, and I was very happy,\u201d said Trump. \u201cI called last night, very late last night, to congratulate you, because in the heavyweight division, the French fighter won. I don\u2019t know, is that maybe more important than the World Cup? To some people, it might be.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sports are currently at the forefront of Trump\u2019s mind as the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are hosting the 2026 World Cup. He had lobbied hard for the U.S. to hold one of the world\u2019s biggest sporting events. At the bilateral, Trump touted France\u2019s soccer team. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou have a good team in the world, very good team, but you have good fighters too, and you\u2019re a great country, and it\u2019s an honor to be with you,\u201d said Trump to Macron. \u201cThank you very much.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Macron commended Trump for the announcement of the memorandum of understanding with Iran and for attending the G7 summit, which France is hosting, during his opening remarks. Macron had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sinema-deals-ultimatum-to-biden-on-reconciliation-bill-report\/\" title=\"Sinema Deals Ultimatum To Biden On Reconciliation Bill: Report\">previously pushed back<\/a> the summit until after Trump\u2019s birthday on Sunday and will host a<strong> <\/strong>bilateral dinner with Trump in Versailles before the president flies back to the U.S.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI think yesterday was signed a very important agreement peace deal with Iran, and it\u2019s very important because first it will fix the nuclear issue, and it\u2019s a very important matter for peace of the whole world,\u201d said Macron as he also pushed for more talks on Ukraine. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4608561\/vance-iran-war-deal-memorandum-understanding-signed-digitally\/\">VANCE SAYS MOU BETWEEN IRAN AND US \u2018ALREADY SIGNED\u2019 DIGITALLY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe will have the occasion to discuss about the war in Ukraine in order to engage together and negotiate a good and solid peace and sustainable peace, and President Zelensky will be with us tomorrow,\u201d said Macron. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In comments that are sure to please Trump, the French president also referenced the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/america-250\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"20120\">semiquincentennial<\/a> U.S. celebration next month. The working meeting of G7 leaders on Tuesday \u201cwill be the occasion for us to celebrate the 250 years of independence for the U.S.,\u201d said Macron.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump and Macron avoid public disputes at G7 opening<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2658,"featured_media":2614309,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AP26166581095025.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[3817,57219,32402,50979,3634],"class_list":["post-2614308","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-diplomacy","tag-g7-2","tag-international-relations","tag-macron-2","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AP26166581095025.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2614308","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2658"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2614308"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2614308\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2614312,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2614308\/revisions\/2614312"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2614309"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2614308"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2614308"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2614308"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}