Prime Minister Mark Carney flew to Paris for a pre‑summit briefing with French President Emmanuel Macron, both eyeing the United States’ new administration under Donald Trump. The two leaders used the meeting to outline strategies for keeping Trump on side of the G7 agenda while addressing broader policy rifts ahead of the Evian summit.

Paris Prep: Carney and Macron Map Trump’s Disruptive Playbook

According to the report , the Paris encounter was a “chance for the two leaders to discuss the management of US President Donald Trump .” Carney and Macron emphasized the need to counter Trump’s tendency to “turn on them instead of joining them in pressing Russia into peace talks with Ukraine.” The meeting was framed as a tactical rehearsal for the Evian summit , where the G7 will hold their breath over Trump’s participation.

Evian’s Agenda: Macroeconomic Imbalances and a Trump‑Free Trade Pact

Macron’s agenda, echoed in the source, spotlights global macroeconomic imbalances—China’s overcapacity, U.S. deficits, and Europe’s regulatory drag. He has repeatedly called for Trump to drop all tariffs on western countries and coordinate trade policy, a stance that has historically failed to capture Trump’s attention. The report notes that Macron raised these issues at last year’s G7 summit in Kananaskis , Alberta, without piquing Trump’s interest.

G7 Leaders’ Home‑Front Struggles: Far‑Right Pressure and Unpopularity

The article highlights that Britain’s, Germany’s , and France’s leaders are “deeply unpopular at home and facing challenges from rising far‑right opponents.” This domestic pressure adds a layer of urgency to the G7’s collective strategy, as leaders must navigate both external geopolitical tensions and internal political backlash.

Historical Echoes: From Rambouillet 1975 to Today’s Clubbiness

The source draws a parallel between the 1975 Rambouillet meeting—an informal forum for G6 leaders—and today’s G7 dynamics. while Rambouillet did not solve 1975’s imbalances, it birthed a club of like‑minded leaders. The report questions whether a similar “clubbiness” can survive in 2026, given Trump’s history of leaving early and the current policy divides.

Who Is Listening? Trump’s Track Record of Ignoring G7 Proposals

One unanswered question remains: will Trump heed Macron’s calls for tariff removal and coordinated trade policy? The report points out that Trump has “never really seen hmiself as part of the club,” often leaving early, as seen in Kananaskis last year. The outcome of this pre‑summit meeting may hinge on whether Trump can be persuaded to stay the course.