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Macron Warns US is Drifting Away from Allies Under Trump

Published January 8, 2026, 15:13
Macron Warns US is Drifting Away from Allies Under Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that the policies of the Trump administration are driving the United States away from its allies and undermining the international system of rules. Macron expressed concern over the US disengagement from multilateral institutions and the growing tendency of major powers to redistribute power unilaterally. In his annual address to French ambassadors, Macron emphasized that international institutions are functioning less and less effectively as major powers seek to divide the world among themselves. This warning comes at a time of increased geopolitical tension and challenges to the global order. The French President underscored the need for a stronger and more effective Europe, capable of addressing the challenges posed by US policy and the rise of new powers. Europe, according to Macron, must play a more active role in promoting multilateralism and international cooperation. Macron's criticism of the Trump administration's policies reflects growing concerns in Europe about the destabilizing impact of US decisions on international relations.