Trump’s Tariff Threat Tests His Relationship With Macron

New York Times - World DiplomaticAnalysisEN 4 min read 100% complete by Catherine PorterJanuary 20, 2026 at 07:11 PM

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A recent tariff threat from President Trump against France and its President Emmanuel Macron has cast doubt on their long-standing, albeit turbulent, relationship. Since 2017, Macron has attempted to temper Trump's policies through personal diplomacy, despite disagreements on trade, immigration, and climate change. Trump's threats to impose tariffs on French exports like Champagne, coupled with his interest in acquiring Greenland, a territory of a NATO ally, have led some to question the effectiveness of Macron's approach. Critics suggest that Macron's reliance on charm may no longer be sufficient to manage Trump's actions. Despite their differences, both leaders share a preference for direct communication and building foreign policy on personal relationships.

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The president of the republic put too much belief in charm, thinking it would work. No. That doesn’t pay off.

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Trump threatens to impose new tariffs on Champagne and other French exports.

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Trump threatened Macron with tariffs and dismissed him as irrelevant.

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Trump threatens to invade Greenland, the territory of a NATO ally.

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Macron used friendship to temper Trump’s most impulsive moves.

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trump 100% macron 100% tariffs 80% international relations 70% foreign policy 60% trade 60% france 50% personal relationship 50% greenland 40%

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France

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