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Macron, Trump discuss tariffs, Middle East, Ukraine, French official says

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Posted on June 16, 2025

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KANANASKIS, Alberta (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron spoke at length with U.S. President Trump on tariffs and the crises in the Middle East and Ukraine, a French presidential official said

Macron and Trump Discuss Tariffs and Global Crises at G7 Summit

KANANASKIS, Alberta (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron spoke at length with U.S. President Trump on tariffs and the crises in the Middle East and Ukraine, a French presidential official said on Monday.

The official did not give further details on the meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the Group of 7 leaders summit in western Canada.

(Reporting by John Irish; editing by Mark Heinrich)

Key Takeaways

  • Macron and Trump discussed tariffs at the G7 Summit.
  • The meeting also covered the Middle East and Ukraine crises.
  • The discussion took place in Kananaskis, Alberta.
  • No further details were provided by the French official.
  • The meeting was on the sidelines of the G7 leaders summit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What topics did Macron and Trump discuss?
Macron and Trump discussed tariffs as well as the crises in the Middle East and Ukraine.
Where did the meeting between Macron and Trump take place?
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Group of 7 leaders summit in western Canada.
Who reported on the conversation between Macron and Trump?
The details of the conversation were provided by a French presidential official.

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