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Macron Calls US Tariff Hikes Against 8 European Nations 'Unacceptable'

Published January 18, 2026, 09:22
Macron Calls US Tariff Hikes Against 8 European Nations 'Unacceptable'

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the US tariff increases against eight European nations, calling them “unacceptable.” He emphasized France's support for the principle of national independence and sovereignty, stating that he will not be influenced by intimidation or threats, neither in Ukraine, nor in Greenland, nor anywhere else. Macron stressed France's respect for the United Nations Charter and its commitment to building a lasting and stable peace, supporting Ukraine. He also announced France's participation in the military exercise organized by Denmark in Greenland, considering that security in the Arctic is of utmost importance to Europe. The French President assured that Europeans will respond in a unified and coordinated manner to the tariff increases, defending European sovereignty.