Macron meets Trump at Trump Tower in Manhattan before UN General Assembly

Paris and Washington – French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Manhattan on Monday evening for a scheduled meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at Trump Tower, a few days before the opening of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The encounter, arranged ahead of the high‑profile diplomatic gathering, marked the first in‑person discussion between the two leaders since the start of the UN session and was intended to address bilateral issues and broader international concerns.

Both presidents are expected to use the UN General Assembly as a platform for advancing cooperation on trade, security and climate initiatives, while also signaling the state of transatlantic relations ahead of forthcoming summit meetings. The Manhattan meeting, held in a private setting, underscored the leaders’ intent to coordinate positions before the multilateral forum convenes later this week.