France, Donald Trump and Marine Le Pen

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Trump publicly backs France’s far-right figurehead Le Pen after her conviction
US President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind another embattled far-right European leader, backing Marine Le Pen after French presidential hopeful was convicted of embezzlement and barred from political office.
Trump Calls France’s Trial of Far-Right Leader a ‘Witch Hunt’
President Donald Trump threw his support behind France’s embattled far-right leader only hours after French President Emmanuel Macron urged European companies to pause investments in the US over Washington’s trade war.
‘It’s so bad’ – Trump calls on France to free Marine Le Pen
United States President, Donald Trump has thrown his support behind embattled far-right leader, Marine Le Pen, after the French presidential hopeful was convicted of embezzlement and barred from political office.

Trump, France and Tariffs

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Trump Faces 'Vigorous' Retaliation Beyond Tariffs on Goods—France's Lombard
The European Union (EU) is considering a response to President Donald Trump's tariffs that goes beyond customs duties on American goods, the French finance minister warned. "The response can be very vigorous,
France asks US to be 'cooperative' instead of 'confrontational' following Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Jean-Noël Barrot, asked that President Trump reconsider imposing reciprocal tariffs and a 10% minimum tariff on all imports.
How the World’s Reacting to Trump’s Latest Tariffs
Some countries are promising swift countermeasures; others are asking for an opportunity to negotiate with the U.S. to avoid trade war.
Donald Trump Compares Himself To French Far-Right Leader: 'Witch Hunt'
National Rally's Marine Le Pen was barred from office for five years and convicted in an embezzlement trial this week.
Faced with Trump's new tariff, French wine producers expect rough times ahead
France’s wine producers are deeply concerned that the 20% tariff slapped by President Donald Trump will deal a severe blow to ...
"Hang Tough, It Won't Be Easy": Donald Trump To Americans Amid Tariff War
US President Donald Trump on Saturday doubled down on the sweeping tariffs he unleashed on countries around the world, vowing ...
France says Trump tariffs could be in 20-25 pct range, causing major disorder
France expects tariffs to be announced later on Wednesday from U.S President Donald Trump on French and European products to ...
Trump Skips Return Of Dead U.S. Soldiers To Play Golf And Boost His Business Instead
The four Army soldiers died in a training exercise in Lithuania. Trump chose to attend his personal business partners’ dinner ...
Trump tariffs live: FTSE hits lowest level in months after market meltdown enters second day
FTSE hits lowest level in months after market meltdown enters second day - FTSE slumps after Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs ...
Trump’s tariffs aren’t strictly reciprocal. Here’s how he calculated them
President Donald Trump promised tariffs that would raise U.S. import taxes high enough to mirror what others assess as trade ...
Germany and France Push for More Aggressive Tariff Response
France and Germany are pushing for a more robust reaction to US President Donald Trump’s tariff measures, advocating for a ...