Reports: Macron tells Trump he will defend Paris Agreement

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French President-elect steps up calls for US President to back international accord, as big businesses urge Trump to stand by deal

French President-elect Emmanuel Macron used his first phone call with US President Trump to reiterate his intention to defend the Paris Agreement on climate change. Reuters reported comments by Macron's...

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