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Macron's Vietnam Visit Secures $10 Billion in Deals

5/27/2025

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French President Emmanuel Macron's historic visit to Vietnam resulted in over $10 billion in deals, including a significant order for 20 Airbus planes and collaborations in nuclear energy and defense. This landmark trip, the first by a French leader in nearly a decade, comes as U.S. tariffs loom, highlighting the urgency for strengthened trade ties. More agreements are on the horizon.

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French President Emmanuel Macron's historic visit to Vietnam resulted in over $10 billion in deals, including a significant order for 20 Airbus planes and collaborations in nuclear energy and defense. This landmark trip, the first by a French leader in nearly a decade, comes as U.S. tariffs loom, highlighting the urgency for strengthened trade ties. More agreements are on the horizon.