Sat Feb 22 15:07:19 UTC 2025: ## Macron to Urge Trump to Refrain from Imposing Tariffs on Allies
**Paris, February 22, 2025** – French President Emmanuel Macron announced he will press U.S. President Donald Trump to reconsider imposing new tariffs on allied nations during their upcoming Monday meeting in Washington. Macron’s statement comes in response to Trump’s recent imposition of tariffs on various goods, provoking widespread protests from Canada, Mexico, the European Union, and other allies. Macron emphasized the detrimental impact of such tariffs on allied relationships, stating, “Between allies, you don’t make each other suffer with tariffs.” He intends to discuss the issue to de-escalate the situation, highlighting the significant impact tariffs could have on France’s substantial agricultural exports.
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