France’s Macron sees way forward on trade, Trump says working together

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Emmanuel Macron, France’s president, left, shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump at an arrival ceremony during a state visit in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday it was possible to make progress on trade issues that have split the United States and its allies after meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Following an exchange of terse messages before the summit, the two leaders struck a conciliatory tone with Trump saying that the relationship was special, but that sometimes tests occur when it comes to trade. Trump also said Macron has been helping to work on trade.