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Emmanuel dexterity: Trump and Macron chat

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Feb 25, 2025
Join Sophie Petter, The Economist's Paris bureau chief, as she unpacks the intriguing dynamics between Trump and Macron and their discussion on security. John-Joe Devlin highlights the alarming decline of Norway's wild salmon stocks due to the farming industry and environmental issues. Meanwhile, Dolly Seton analyzes the Michelin Guide's evolution amidst a digital age that challenges its prestige, as it strives to remain relevant in an increasingly diverse culinary landscape.
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ANECDOTE

Trump's Eiffel Tower Dinner Story

  • Donald Trump recounted a story about a dinner with Emmanuel Macron and their wives at the Eiffel Tower.
  • He jokingly admitted to nodding along without understanding Macron's French, only to later find the press had misrepresented his agreement.
INSIGHT

Potential Peacekeeping Force

  • Macron believes he secured American backing for European peacekeeping forces in Ukraine if a peace deal occurs.
  • Trump also stated Putin wouldn't object to such a force, which Macron called a turning point.
INSIGHT

European Defense Spending

  • Europe needs American backing for any independent security actions.
  • Macron admitted Europe needs to increase defense spending, but real action hasn't followed verbal commitments.
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