Macron and Carney named leaders of resistance to Trump in the West
Quick Look
Canadian economist Rohinton Medhora said French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have emerged as leaders of the resistance to Donald Trump in the West, hitting back at him amid trade tensions and disagreements over Russia, warning they are playing with fire by being dependent on the US for trade.
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Why It Matters
The article describes growing differences between the United States and its Western allies France and Canada amid trade tensions and controversy over Russia.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have become “leaders of the resistance” to US President Donald Trump in the West. This opinion was expressed by Canadian economist and professor at McGill University Rohinton Medhora, as quoted by Politico.
“They tried to flatter. They tried to ignore him. Nothing worked, and now they are not losing from their retaliatory attacks,” Medhora said.
The publication writes that Carney and Macron have responded to the American leader “blow for blow” in recent weeks. Amid growing trade tensions and disagreements with the White House over Russia, they escalate the situation, sometimes even mocking Trump without immediate provocation.
“They are playing with fire. They are completely dependent on us for trade,” warned former White House adviser Steve Bannon, commenting on this situation.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Trade tensions between the US and its Western allies could intensify in the coming weeks
Likely · Within weeks
Differences over Russia will remain a key factor in relations between the West and the United States
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- How long will these trade and political tensions continue?
- What specific measures can each side take?
- How will this affect NATO and other international alliances?
