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Global Enterprise

Trump threatens 100% tariff on any country that imposes digital services tax

“This digital tax, which several European countries have decided on and implemented, is part of our law,” French President Macron said on TF1 television.
International

Macron rebuffs Trump’s threats of wine tariffs as G7 meets

While Zhang Guoqing (above), China’s representative on the G7 call, does not usually handle trade matters, Macron has framed his participation as diplomatic progress.
International

China confronts G7 during Macron’s call by defending free trade

French President Emmanuel Macron with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. His recent trip to South Korea and Japan follows an Asean-focused visit in 2025.
Opinion & Features

Europe’s focus on Asia intensified by Iran war

Macron (top) said after Friday’s summit that the countries, both major arms manufacturers, would strive to boost their defence ties.
International

South Korea, France agree to deepen defence and energy ties amid Middle East conflict

French President Emmanuel Macron (left) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai on Feb 17. An anticipated US$35.7 billion agreement propels India and France into a new era of defence cooperation.
Opinion & Features

Modi and Macron’s ‘contract of the century’: A new anchor for India-Europe trade

France's President Emmanuel Macron’s office said the choice to wear sunglasses was to protect his eyes because of a burst blood vessel.
Lifestyle

Macron’s ‘Top Gun’ look gives glasses maker’s stock US$4 million bump

US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace plan raises questions over the UN’s role, and French President Emmanuel Macron intends to decline an invitation to join.
Global Enterprise

Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wines to get Macron on Board of Peace

The popularity of all leaders in France’s political class has slid this year, according to the poll.
International

Macron's popularity hits lowest point since taking power: poll

French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged that it was a challenge to get consensus on the China tariff question across the EU.
Global Enterprise

Macron threatens China with tariffs over its trade surplus with the EU

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