France wants independence, will stay 'strong and reliable' US ally, finance minister says

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French finance minister Bruno Le Maire said on Wednesday that France and Europe want to pursue an independent policy path from the United States and China, but intend to be 'strong and reliable allies of the United States of America.'

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire speaks to the media outside the International Monetary Fund Building, in Washington, D.C., U.S. April 12, 2023. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno

Le Maire told reporters on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings that there was strong coordination between Paris and Washington on their positions on China ahead of President Emmanuel Macron's recent visit to the country.Politico interview Asked about Macron's comments, Le Maire said the controversy was "much ado about nothing" because the French president has been advocating such an approach for years.

He said Macron spoke with U.S. President Joe Biden before visiting China and said the U.S., France and Europe have a "coordinated approach" to relations with China.

 

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Scotland wants independence too

Remember when the U.S. didn't have a limp President?

Who cares

Who cares? All they have to offer the world is stinky cheese that smells like feet and wine.

Yes if US doesn't activate its ISIS proxies there.

cept ya'll fund and arm taiwan yourselves eu is all we care about smart

So like the UK to the EU then?

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