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By Open Chronicle News Desk | January 21, 2026
WASHINGTON / PARIS – In a blunt dismissal of European diplomacy, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he will not attend an emergency G7 meeting in Paris proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron. The snub follows a week of escalating tensions over U.S. trade tariffs and Trump’s persistent demands to acquire Greenland.
Speaking during a White House briefing marking the first anniversary of his second term, Trump mocked the French leader’s proposal and questioned his longevity in office.
“No Longevity”: The Snub Heard Round the World
The diplomatic row ignited after Trump shared a screenshot of private messages from Macron on his Truth Social platform. In the texts, Macron addressed Trump as “friend” and proposed a last-minute G7 summit in Paris this Thursday, January 22, following the World Economic Forum in Davos. Macron even suggested inviting representatives from Russia, Ukraine, and Denmark to the margins of the meeting to discuss the “Greenland Crisis” and the war in Ukraine.
Trump’s response to reporters was characteristically sharp: “No, I wouldn’t do that because Emmanuel is not going to be there very long and there’s no longevity there.”
Tariffs as Leverage
The refusal to meet comes as Trump doubles down on economic pressure. He has threatened a 200% tariff on French wine and champagne, explicitly linking the move to Macron’s reluctance to join Trump’s “Board of Peace” initiative.
“I’ll put a 200% tariff on his wines and champagnes, and he’ll join, but he doesn’t have to join,” Trump remarked, further dismissing the French President by stating that “nobody wants him” on the board because he will be out of office soon.
The Greenland Standoff
The proposed Paris meeting was intended to address the “unprecedented” situation regarding Greenland. Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on goods from eight European nations—including France, Germany, and Denmark, vowing they will increase to 25% by June unless a deal is reached for the U.S. to purchase the territory.
Macron has condemned these threats as an attempt to “weaken and subordinate Europe,” warning that the world is moving toward a system governed by “brute force” rather than international law.
A Divided Europe
While Macron attempts to organize a unified G7 response, other European leaders are navigating a mix of “threats and flattery.” While NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has maintained a more conciliatory tone in private messages (also shared by Trump), the EU has reportedly prepared a $100 billion “bazooka” of retaliatory tariffs should Trump move forward with his February 1 deadline.
With Trump scheduled to speak at Davos today, January 21, the world is waiting to see if he will use the global stage to further alienate his European allies or offer a path toward de-escalation.