President Donald Trump shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron inside the Elysee Palace in Paris Saturday Nov. 10, 2018. Trump is joining other world leaders at centennial commemorations in Paris this weekend to mark the end of World War I. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron appeared united on Saturday after contentious comments by both leaders that threatened to derail the celebration in France marking 100 years since the end of World War I. Trump attacked his French host upon arrival in France late Friday, lashing out at Macron’s “very insulting” suggestion that Europe needs to protect against “China, Russia and even the United States of America.” “President Macron of France has just suggested that Europe build its own military in order to protect itself from the U.S., China and Russia. Very insulting, but perhaps Europe should first pay its fair share of NATO, which the U.S. … [Read more...] about Trump, Macron defuse tense comments on European defense, appear united on ‘strong Europe’
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Trump Meets With Macron Amid Tension Over European Security
Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Europe Subscribe Log In Log In Today’s Paper Supported by ByPeter Baker and Adam Nossiter Nov. 10, 2018 PARIS — President Trump and President Emmanuel Macron of France met on Saturday, seeking to restore a relationship that started out friendly only to turn sour in recent months amid the American leader’s complaints that Europe is taking advantage of the century-old trans-Atlantic alliance. Mr. Macron reassured Mr. Trump that his call this week for a “true European army” to defend against Russia, China and even the United States was actually in harmony with the American president’s insistence that NATO allies pick up more of the burden of mutual security efforts. “I do share President Trump’s views that we need a much better budgetary with NATO, and that’s why I do believe my proposals for European defense are utterly consistent … [Read more...] about Trump Meets With Macron Amid Tension Over European Security
Trump, Macron may clash on European defence in Paris talks
By Steve Holland PARIS (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron headed towards a potential clash in talks on Saturday after Trump took offence to what he called a "very insulting" comment from Macron about the need to create a European army. Fresh off U.S. congressional elections that saw his Republican Party's power erode, Trump is spending the weekend in Paris to bolster the U.S.-European alliance at World War One remembrance ceremonies. But in a tweet prior to landing in Paris, Trump took a dim view of comments Macron made in a Europe 1 radio interview this week. Discussing cyber security threats and global instability in general, Macron said Europe needs to protect itself against China, Russia and the United States. Later in the interview he spoke about the need for a European army. “Confronted by Russia, which is on our borders and which has shown itself willing to be threatening, we need to have a Europe that can better defend … [Read more...] about Trump, Macron may clash on European defence in Paris talks
Trump rips Macron after landing in France over ‘insulting’ call for European army
close Video Notable Quotables: Trump-Macron bromance in Washington Recapping the best things said on camera this week. President Trump touched down in France on Friday and immediately took a shot at President Emmanuel Macron for his recent call for a "European army," calling the idea "very insulting" and renewing pressure on the country to contribute more to NATO. "President Macron of France has just suggested that Europe build its own military in order to protect itself from the U.S., China and Russia," Trump tweeted. "Very insulting, but perhaps Europe should first pay its fair share of NATO, which the U.S. subsidizes greatly!" Trump was reacting to remarks Macron made earlier this week when he said Europe was “the main victim” of Trump’s decision to withdraw from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia. “We will not protect the Europeans unless we decide to have a true European army,” Macron said, according to … [Read more...] about Trump rips Macron after landing in France over ‘insulting’ call for European army
As Trump heads to France, embattled Macron floats ‘European army’
close Video Notable Quotables: Trump-Macron bromance in Washington Recapping the best things said on camera this week. As President Trump flies to Paris to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, he is facing the possibility of a tense encounter with embattled French President Emmanuel Macron -- who has taken recent swipes at his brand of nationalism and just this week talked up a “European army” amid concerns about security ties with the U.S. Trump left D.C. on Friday for the trip, where he will join fellow world leaders and have a one-on-one meeting with Macron -- who is facing political turmoil at home and as a result may take a tougher stance toward the president. Macron met with Trump on American soil in April, in a meeting filled with public hand-holding, smiles and affection. Macron, who called Trump “cher Donald” (“Dear Donald”) engaged in an awkward fist-bump with, before being the recipient of a kiss … [Read more...] about As Trump heads to France, embattled Macron floats ‘European army’