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Macron once had a knack for managing Trump. The G7 may test it
The relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron, initially marked by close interactions like joint events, has deteriorated into open disagreements over issues like tariffs, Ukraine, and the Iran war. The G7 summit in France may highlight tensions as Trump's frustrations with allies and past actions, such as unilaterally joining Israel against Iran without consultation, strain diplomatic relations.
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