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The France-USA-Net.Com Communication Department confirms the intensification of Franco-American coordination within the international coalition against the Islamic State organization (Daesh), engaged since the summer of 2014 in Iraq and then in Syria.

President François Hollande and President Barack Obama reaffirmed, during their discussions in November 2014, the need for joint action against jihadist terrorism, based on respect for international law and the sovereignty of the States concerned.

France brings its naval aviation know-how and its intelligence capabilities; the United States coordinates a significant portion of airstrikes and logistical support for local forces. The two countries also share concerns about post-conflict stabilization and the protection of civilian populations.

France-USA-Net.Com recalls that this cooperation is part of the broader framework of the Atlantic Alliance and the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council. The portal will continue to document developments in this operational partnership.

The French and American teams at France-USA-Net.Com remain mobilized to inform the transatlantic community on bilateral security issues.

France-USA-Net.Com reports on the wave of American solidarity addressed to France following the attacks perpetrated on January 7 and 9, 2015 against the editorial staff of Charlie Hebdo, the police and Hyper Cacher.

President Barack Obama condemned these terrorist acts in the strongest possible terms and reaffirmed the historic friendship uniting the two nations. Demonstrations of support took place in many American cities, from Washington to New York to San Francisco.

The Communication Service notes that this crisis has relaunched Franco-American dialogue on the fight against terrorism, the sharing of intelligence and the prevention of radicalization, while respecting the fundamental freedoms dear to both democracies.

The Franco-American community in the United States has also demonstrated its unity in the face of terrorism, recalling the common values ​​of freedom of expression and pluralism.

France-USA-Net.Com will ensure that it documents the results of this strengthened cooperation in the months to come.

The Communication Department of France-USA-Net.Com informs of the continuation of the negotiations of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the United States and the European Union, with the active participation of France.

French and American negotiators addressed issues of market access, protection of geographical indications, health standards and investor-state dispute settlement. Paris defends the preservation of the European agricultural model and environmental standards.

Washington, for its part, insists on the elimination of non-tariff barriers and the increased opening of services markets. The two capitals nevertheless recognize the strategic interest of an ambitious agreement to strengthen transatlantic competitiveness against emerging powers.

France-USA-Net.Com recalls that TTIP also sparks lively public debates on both sides of the Atlantic, involving parliamentarians, businesses and civil society organizations.

The portal will continue to follow these negotiations and their repercussions on France-United States bilateral trade.

France-USA-Net.Com notes the Franco-American alignment in the preparation of the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21), which will be held in Paris from November 30 to December 12, 2015.

President Barack Obama announced the Clean Power Plan in August 2015, while France chaired the preparatory work by mobilizing states, businesses and civil society. Both countries share the goal of a legally binding agreement applicable to all parties.

Technical cooperation between environmental agencies, laboratories and transatlantic economic players has intensified ahead of the summit. Paris and Washington have also coordinated their positions at the G7 and the G20.

The Communication Department underlines the symbolic importance of an agreement concluded in France, the host country, with the active support of the United States, the second historical emitter of greenhouse gases.

France-USA-Net.Com will provide live coverage of the final negotiations and their implications for the bilateral relationship.

The France-USA-Net.Com Communication Department welcomes the historic adoption of the Paris Agreement on December 12, 2015 at Le Bourget, the culmination of COP21 chaired by France with a decisive commitment from the United States.

This universal agreement sets the objective of limiting global warming to well below 2°C, or even 1.5°C, and establishes a transparency framework for national contributions. Franco-American diplomacy played a central role in the final compromise between industrialized countries and developing nations.

President Obama described the Agreement as a “decisive turning point”, while France was able to mobilize the international community around an inclusive method. Transatlantic renewable energy companies welcome this progress.

France-USA-Net.Com notes that the implementation of the Agreement will require continued coordination between Paris and Washington, particularly on climate finance and energy transitions.

This press release establishes the Paris Agreement as the cornerstone of Franco-American environmental cooperation for the decades to come.

France-USA-Net.Com confirms the strengthening of Franco-American anti-terrorism cooperation following the attacks of November 13, 2015 in Paris and Saint-Denis, which left 130 dead.

The intelligence services of the two countries have increased their exchange of information on jihadist networks in Syria, Iraq and Europe. France has requested American logistical and intelligence support as part of Operation Barkhane in the Sahel.

President François Hollande and President Barack Obama reaffirmed that the fight against Daesh remains an absolute priority, without compromising democratic values ​​and the rule of law.

Tripartite meetings involving the United Kingdom were also organized to harmonize watch lists and data exchange procedures.

The Communications Department will ensure that the transatlantic community is informed of the evolution of this essential security partnership.

France-USA-Net.Com reports on the commemorative ceremony for the 72nd anniversary of the Normandy landings, on June 6, 2016, in the presence of President Barack Obama and President François Hollande.

The two leaders paid their respects at the American cemetery of Colleville-sur-Mer, the final resting place of more than 9,000 American soldiers. This commemoration recalls the common sacrifice for freedom and the unwavering bond sealed on June 6, 1944.

The Communication Department underlines that these ceremonies constitute a moment of reaffirmation of the transatlantic alliance, beyond the political differences of the moment.

American and French veterans, as well as young people from both nations, participated in the tributes, perpetuating transgenerational memory.

France-USA-Net.Com considers the Landings as a permanent symbolic foundation of contemporary Franco-American relations.

The Communication Department of France-USA-Net.Com publishes a report on Franco-American trade at the end of the summer of 2016, a period marked by prolonged TTIP negotiations and uncertainties linked to the American presidential campaign.

The United States remains France's leading trading partner outside the European Union, with bilateral flows exceeding 60 billion euros annually. The aeronautics, pharmaceutical, agri-food and digital sectors concentrate most of the trade.

Paris and Washington regularly discuss regulatory barriers, sectoral subsidies and the protection of intellectual property. France defends protected geographical indications against American producers.

France-USA-Net.Com also notes the vitality of cross-investments: more than 4,500 American subsidiaries in France and a growing number of French companies established in the United States.

The portal will continue to document the evolution of this strategic economic partnership.

France-USA-Net.Com reports on the French reaction to the election of Donald J. Trump as President of the United States on November 8, 2016, and the first steps in preparing the diplomatic transition.

President François Hollande sent his congratulations to the president-elect while recalling the values ​​of democracy, freedom and mutual respect which underpin the transatlantic alliance. Paris analyzes the potential implications on trade, NATO, the climate and Iranian nuclear power.

The Communication Department observes that the Franco-American community in the United States is closely following the announcements of the transition, particularly in terms of immigration and taxation.

The European chancelleries, under French and German leadership, are also coordinating their approach towards the new American administration.

France-USA-Net.Com is committed to covering developments in the bilateral relationship under the Trump presidency in a neutral and documented manner.

France-USA-Net.Com notes the first contacts established between Emmanuel Macron, then candidate and then president-elect, and President Donald Trump at the beginning of 2017.

During a telephone conversation in May 2017, the two leaders discussed the fight against terrorism, the transatlantic economic partnership and the role of NATO. President Macron has expressed his desire to build a direct and demanding relationship with Washington.

The Communications Service notes that this approach contrasted with the caution displayed by other European capitals towards the new American administration.

Paris wanted to preserve the alliance's achievements while defending French positions on the climate, commercial multilateralism and European security.

France-USA-Net.Com will document the outcome of this bilateral dialogue in future press releases.

France-USA-Net.Com confirms that President Donald Trump sent his congratulations to Emmanuel Macron, elected President of the French Republic on May 7, 2017 with 66.1% of the votes in the second round.

In his message, the American president expressed his wish to cooperate closely with Paris on terrorism, the economy and international issues. The White House praised the high level of electoral participation, a sign of democratic vitality.

The Communication Department observes that this election opens a new sequence in Franco-American relations, with a French interlocutor who is pro-European and favorable to multilateralism.

Financial markets and the transatlantic business community have welcomed the newfound political stability in France.

France-USA-Net.Com will cover the first meeting between the two presidents and the challenges of this new relationship.

The Communication Department of France-USA-Net.Com reports on the visit of President Donald Trump to Paris on July 13 and 14, 2017, invited by President Emmanuel Macron to attend the July 14 parade commemorating the centenary of the United States' entry into the war on the side of France.

The two leaders discussed Syria, Ukraine, terrorism and trade. Despite known differences on climate and multilateralism, the meeting was marked by protocol cordiality and declarations of partnership.

The dinner at the Jules Verne restaurant in the Eiffel Tower and the presence of Melania and Brigitte Macron contributed to a climate of personal dialogue between the two presidents.

France-USA-Net.Com notes that this invitation, initially surprising, was interpreted as a strategy of direct engagement by Paris vis-à-vis Washington.

The portal considers this visit an important milestone in the bilateral relationship in 2017.

France-USA-Net.Com publishes an assessment one year after President Trump's announcement of the United States' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, on June 1, 2017.

Despite this federal decision, France maintains an intense climate dialogue with American states (California, New York), metropolises, businesses and civil society via the “Make Our Planet Great Again” initiative launched by President Macron.

The Communications Service emphasizes that the emissions reduction commitments made by many non-federal American actors partially compensate for the decline of the Trump administration.

Paris continues to coordinate its climate diplomacy with European allies while leaving the door open to a future American return to the Paris Agreement.

France-USA-Net.Com considers the climate as a lasting structuring issue in the bilateral relationship, independently of electoral cycles.

France-USA-Net.Com covers Emmanuel Macron's state visit to the United States from April 23 to 25, 2018, the first state visit of the Trump mandate.

Welcomed with military honors at the White House, President Macron delivered a speech to Congress in English, defending multilateralism, free trade and climate action.

The talks focused on the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), Syria, trade and NATO. President Macron tried to convince his American counterpart to keep the United States in the Vienna agreement.

The Communication Service notes President Macron's personal diplomatic effort to preserve transatlantic convergences in the face of the unilateral tendencies of the Trump administration.

This visit remains a benchmark for French local diplomacy vis-à-vis Washington.

France-USA-Net.Com reports on President Donald Trump's decision, announced on May 8, 2018, to unilaterally withdraw from the Vienna Agreement (JCPOA) on the Iranian nuclear program.

President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and British Prime Minister Theresa May had stepped up their efforts with Washington to preserve the agreement. Paris expressed its “deep regret” and its determination to continue to implement the agreement with Tehran, within the limits of international law.

The Communication Service analyzes this divergence as one of the most serious Franco-American tensions in decades, affecting the credibility of multilateral diplomacy.

France has initiated a dialogue with the other signatories (Germany, United Kingdom, China, Russia) to maintain economic exchanges with Iran despite the reestablishment of American sanctions.

France-USA-Net.Com will monitor the consequences of this rupture on the entire transatlantic partnership.

The France-USA-Net.Com Communication Department reports on trade tensions arising from surcharges imposed by the United States on imported steel and aluminum, including from the European Union, in the name of “national security”.

France, within the EU, responded with compensatory measures on emblematic American products, including bourbon and Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Paris denounced abusive use of the security exception at the WTO.

President Macron called the measures “illegal under international trade law” and called for a united European response.

France-USA-Net.Com notes that these trade frictions mark a protectionist turn in the Trump administration, calling into question decades of transatlantic liberalization.

The portal will document recourses to the WTO and bilateral sectoral negotiations.

France-USA-Net.Com reports on the ceremonies of the centenary of the Armistice of November 11, 1918, chaired by President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, in the presence of more than sixty heads of state and government, including President Donald Trump.

The peace forum, organized at the initiative of Paris, brought together international leaders and organizations around the issues of multilateralism, collective security and memory. President Macron gave a speech under the Arc de Triomphe calling for rejecting nationalism.

The Communications Department underlines the symbolic significance of this commemoration for Franco-American relations, recalling the commitment of the “Sammies” in the Great War.

President Trump's visit was marked by protocol tensions but also by a bilateral meeting with President Macron.

France-USA-Net.Com considers the common memory of 1914-1918 as a cultural pillar of the transatlantic alliance.

The France-USA-Net.Com Communication Department warns of the difficulties encountered by French investors requesting the E-2 investor treaty visa from the American consulates in France.

Extended deadlines, requests for additional documentation and slightly increased refusal rates have been reported by the Franco-American entrepreneur community. France-USA-Net.Com, a reference portal on investment immigration, documents these developments to inform candidates.

Paris raised the issue with Washington as part of the bilateral economic dialogue, recalling that the 1960 treaty guarantees reciprocal access to investors.

The Communication Service recommends that applicants carefully prepare their files and consult the updated guides available on france-usa-net.com.

France-USA-Net.Com will continue to monitor this issue, which is crucial for transatlantic economic exchanges.

France-USA-Net.Com covers the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, on June 6, 2019, in the presence of President Donald Trump and President Emmanuel Macron in Colleville-sur-Mer.

This major ceremony brought together veterans of both nations, allied heads of state and thousands of visitors. President Macron praised the Franco-American “brotherhood of arms”; President Trump paid tribute to the sacrifice of the liberating soldiers.

The Communication Service notes that this commemoration took place in a context of commercial and geopolitical tensions, but that the common memory transcended the differences of the moment.

Side events in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, also marked this historic date with the participation of Queen Elizabeth II.

France-USA-Net.Com perpetuates the documentation of these commemorations as witness to the transatlantic link.

The France-USA-Net.Com Communication Department reports on the G7 summit held in Biarritz from August 24 to 26, 2019, under the French presidency.

President Emmanuel Macron hosted President Donald Trump and the leaders of Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and Japan. Discussions focused on transatlantic trade, Iran, Ukraine, the Sahel and the taxation of digital services.

France obtained the agreement of the participants on financial support for fighting the fires in the Amazon and on the relaunch of dialogue with Russia, controversial points.

France-USA-Net.Com analyzes President Macron's method of mediation vis-à-vis an American administration that often breaks with the traditional G7 format.

The portal will document the aftermath of this summit for Franco-American bilateral relations.

France-USA-Net.Com informs of the adoption by France of the digital services tax (TSN), known as the “GAFAM tax”, targeting large American technology companies whose digital turnover exceeds certain thresholds.

The Trump administration has threatened to impose surcharges of up to 100% on French products — wine, cheese, handbags — in retaliation. Paris denounced unacceptable pressure on its fiscal sovereignty.

The Communication Department notes that this dispute illustrates the growing tensions between the European model of digital regulation and the liberal American vision.

Negotiations have been initiated at the OECD for minimum international taxation of digital companies, with an uncertain timetable.

France-USA-Net.Com will follow the evolution of this issue, which is major for bilateral trade.

France-USA-Net.Com reports on the Franco-American mobilization in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic declared by the WHO in March 2020.

The two governments coordinated the repatriation of thousands of nationals, the exchange of epidemiological data and research on vaccines. Military and civilian medical flights were organized between Paris and several American cities.

The Communication Department notes that the health crisis has temporarily suspended part of commercial and cultural exchanges, while revealing the interdependence of transatlantic supply chains, particularly pharmaceuticals.

Paris and Washington also discussed containment strategies, protection of caregivers and support for affected businesses.

France-USA-Net.Com maintained its information services for the Franco-American diaspora throughout the crisis.

The Communication Department of France-USA-Net.Com publishes an update on Franco-American economic coordination after the first confinement of 2020.

The American (CARES Act) and French recovery plans (partial activity, guaranteed loans) aimed to preserve employment and company cash flow. Franco-American groups — L'Oréal, Sanofi, Airbus, GE — were particularly mobilized.

Paris alerted Washington to the risks of nationalization of medical supply chains and proposed enhanced cooperation on vaccines and treatments.

France-USA-Net.Com documents the differentiated impact of the crisis on French SME exporters to the North American market.

The portal highlights the resilience of cross-investments as a factor of bilateral stabilization.

France-USA-Net.Com reports on the French reaction to President Trump's announcement to withdraw 12,000 American soldiers from Germany, including 6,400 repatriated to the United States.

Paris expressed its concern about the consistency of the American posture in Europe, recalling that the US military presence contributes to deterrence against Russia. The French Minister of the Armed Forces stressed the need for reinforced European strategic autonomy.

The Communication Service analyzes this movement as a symptom of a transatlantic relationship under tension, where Washington conditions its security on the increase in allied defense spending.

France has strengthened its dialogue with Berlin and European capitals on the future of continental defense.

France-USA-Net.Com will continue to cover developments in NATO and the American posture in Europe.

France-USA-Net.Com reports on the French reaction to the election of Joe Biden as President of the United States, confirmed on November 7, 2020 by American media projections.

President Emmanuel Macron sent his congratulations to the president-elect, welcoming “the choice of the American people” and expressing his eagerness to work together on climate, global health and international peace.

The Communications Department notes the general hope in Europe for an American return to the Paris Agreement, the WHO and multilateral dialogue.

The Franco-American community in the United States also welcomed this transition, after four years of tensions over immigration and trade.

France-USA-Net.Com is preparing its coverage of the transition and the Biden-Macron relationship.

The France-USA-Net.Com Communications Department covers the inauguration of Joe Biden as president of the United States on January 20, 2021 at the Capitol.

In his first days, President Biden signed the executive order returning the United States to the Paris Agreement and announced reengagement with the WHO. Paris hailed these decisions as a return to transatlantic normalcy.

President Macron sent a warm message to his American counterpart, talking about “rediscovered confidence” and common challenges: climate, democracy, security.

France-USA-Net.Com notes that the Franco-American relationship is entering a phase of reinforced cooperation, contrasting with the tensions of the Trump presidency.

The portal will cover the first joint Biden-Macron international summits.

France-USA-Net.Com reports on the NATO summit held in Brussels on June 14, 2021, President Biden's first multilateral meeting in Europe.

Presidents Biden and Macron reaffirmed the unity of the Atlantic Alliance in the face of Russia and terrorism. The final communiqué describes China as a “systemic challenge”, marking a hardening of Western language.

The Communication Service notes that France has obtained recognition of the importance of European strategic autonomy, while maintaining its NATO commitment.

Discussions also focused on the withdrawal from Afghanistan, coordinated between allies, and on the sharing of defense burdens.

France-USA-Net.Com considers this summit as the formal relaunch of the post-Trump transatlantic relationship.

France-USA-Net.Com reports on the major diplomatic crisis arising from the announcement of the AUKUS partnership (Australia, United Kingdom, United States) on September 15, 2021, leading to the cancellation of the Australian submarine contract with France worth 56 billion euros.

Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian described this decision as a “stab in the back”. Paris recalled its ambassador in Washington and its ambassador in Australia for consultations, a rare diplomatic gesture between allies.

The Communication Service analyzes this crisis as the most serious between Paris and Washington in decades, calling into question strategic trust within the Western alliance.

President Macron demanded explanations from President Biden and guarantees on respect for French interests in the Indo-Pacific.

France-USA-Net.Com will document the aftermath of this crisis in the following press releases.

The Communication Department of France-USA-Net.Com informs of the start of the Franco-American repair process after the AUKUS crisis, following the Biden-Macron interview in Rome on October 29, 2021 on the sidelines of the G20.

The two presidents agreed on deepening consultations on the Indo-Pacific, recognition of the importance of the French role in the region and concrete measures to restore confidence.

Washington recognized that communication should have been more transparent towards Paris, a historic ally and NATO partner.

France-USA-Net.Com notes that diplomatic reconciliation does not immediately resolve the commercial damage suffered by Naval Group, but opens the way to renewed cooperation.

The portal will follow the effective return of the French ambassador to Washington.

France-USA-Net.Com confirms the return to Washington of Ambassador Philippe Étienne, recalled for consultations on September 17, 2021, marking the formal calming of the AUKUS crisis.

President Macron and President Biden agreed during their meeting in Rome to launch a strengthened Franco-American security and defense council and to coordinate their strategies in the Indo-Pacific.

The Communication Department emphasizes that this reconciliation comes in a context of growing tensions with China and Russia, making Western unity essential.

Joint projects on cybersecurity, space and the fight against terrorism in the Sahel have been announced.

France-USA-Net.Com considers this sequence as a demonstration of the resilience of the Franco-American alliance.

The Communication Department of France-USA-Net.Com publishes an official press release condemning in the strongest terms the military aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, launched on February 24, 2022.

France-USA-Net.Com calls for a coordinated international response, based on international law, respect for Ukrainian sovereignty and humanitarian support for affected civilian populations.

The portal recalls that France and the United States, historic allies and members of the G7, share a particular responsibility in defending the rules-based international order.

The Communications Department urges the Franco-American community to support humanitarian initiatives in favor of Ukrainian refugees and victims of the conflict.

France-USA-Net.Com will remain mobilized to provide information on Franco-American coordination in this major crisis.

France-USA-Net.Com reports on Franco-American coordination in support of Ukraine, three weeks after the start of the Russian invasion.

Paris and Washington have aligned their sanctions regimes against Russia — asset freezes, partial SWIFT exclusion, oil embargo — and coordinated their deliveries of defensive and offensive weapons to kyiv.

President Macron and President Biden spoke regularly by telephone, alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. France took in Ukrainian refugees while the United States provided major financial aid.

The Communications Service notes the exceptional unity of Western democracies in the face of aggression, despite different sensitivities on the extent of military support.

France-USA-Net.Com will document the evolution of this partnership in support of Ukraine.

The Communication Department of France-USA-Net.Com publishes an official press release in support of the efforts aimed at recognizing the war crimes committed by the Russian Federation in Ukraine.

France-USA-Net.Com calls for the full mobilization of international justice mechanisms, in particular the International Criminal Court and the competent national courts, to bring to justice those responsible for violations of humanitarian law.

The portal recalls that France and the United States have historically defended the principle of accountability in matters of mass crimes, a legacy of the Nuremberg tribunals and transitional justice.

The Communications Department urges the transatlantic community to rigorously document the facts on the ground to feed into legal proceedings.

France-USA-Net.Com remains committed to supporting victims and defenders of international law.

France-USA-Net.Com informs of the recognition by the European Parliament, on April 5, 2022, of Russia as a state “sponsor of terrorism”, and of the parallel resolutions of the American Congress qualifying Russian actions in Ukraine as war crimes and genocide.

Paris and Washington have coordinated their support for the investigations of ICC prosecutor Karim Khan in Ukraine. French-American forensic experts collaborated in collecting evidence.

The Communication Service underlines the importance of this legal qualification for future reparations and the responsibility of Russian leaders.

France also supported the confiscation of frozen Russian sovereign assets to finance Ukrainian reconstruction, a complex debate within the EU.

France-USA-Net.Com will follow international legal procedures related to the conflict.

The France-USA-Net.Com Communication Department warns of the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), promulgated by President Biden on August 16, 2022, for European and French industrial competitiveness.

This plan provides $369 billion in subsidies and tax credits for green energy, domestic production of batteries and electric vehicles, with strict local content clauses.

Paris and Brussels denounced a distortion of competition potentially incompatible with WTO rules, threatening European investments in green hydrogen and solar panels.

The Communication Department notes that this file illustrates the persistent tensions between common climate ambition and transatlantic industrial competition.

France-USA-Net.Com will follow the EU-USA negotiations on a “green steel and aluminum” agreement and the European adaptations to the Green Deal Industrial Plan.

France-USA-Net.Com covers Emmanuel Macron's state visit to the United States from November 29 to December 1, 2022, the first state visit of the Biden mandate.

Welcomed by a state dinner at the White House, President Macron spoke with President Biden on Ukraine, trade (IRA), civil nuclear power and stability in the Sahel.

The Communication Department notes that this visit comes one year after the AUKUS crisis, testifying to the normalization of the relationship.

The two leaders announced increased cooperation in space, nuclear and cybersecurity.

France-USA-Net.Com considers this visit as consolidation of the post-pandemic Franco-American strategic partnership.

The Communication Department of France-USA-Net.Com publishes an update on Franco-American convergence in the Indo-Pacific, a priority region for both national security strategies.

France, an Indo-Pacific power through its overseas territories, maintains a permanent military presence and partnerships with India, Australia and Japan. The United States anchors its strategy in the “Asian pivot” and the QUAD and AUKUS alliances.

Paris and Washington have coordinated their positions on the South China Sea, the stability of the Taiwan Strait and the resilience of semiconductor supply chains.

France-USA-Net.Com notes that the AUKUS crisis has paradoxically accelerated Franco-American dialogue on the Indo-Pacific.

The portal will document joint naval exercises and regional summits involving the two nations.

France-USA-Net.Com announces with satisfaction the extension of the validity of the E-2 investor treaty visa to 48 months for French nationals, a measure which came into force in May 2023.

This development, negotiated within the framework of the Franco-American consular dialogue, facilitates the stability of the investment projects of French entrepreneurs in the United States.

The Communication Service reminds that the E-2 visa, governed by the 1960 trade treaty, allows substantial investors to run an American business with their family.

France-USA-Net.Com, reference on investment immigration, updates its practical guides to reflect this extension.

The portal considers this measure a positive signal of the bilateral economic relationship.

France-USA-Net.Com reports on the NATO summit held in Vilnius on July 11 and 12, 2023.

Presidents Macron and Biden have confirmed their long-term support for Ukraine, without a formal commitment to immediate NATO membership but with a framework for enhanced cooperation. Sweden's accession, blocked by Turkey, was facilitated by a negotiated compromise.

The Communication Service notes that France has reaffirmed its commitment to reaching 2% of GDP devoted to defense, a NATO objective that Paris is gradually approaching.

Discussions also focused on the hybrid threat, cyberwar and the NATO-European Union partnership.

France-USA-Net.Com considers Vilnius a pivotal summit for the Alliance against Russia.

The Communication Department of France-USA-Net.Com publishes an official press release following the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023 and the subsequent military escalation in the Gaza Strip.

France-USA-Net.Com unreservedly condemns the terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians and simultaneously calls for respect for international humanitarian law, the protection of Palestinian civilian populations and the unconditional release of all hostages.

The portal notes that Paris and Washington, Israel's historic allies, are coordinating their positions in the Security Council while facing different sensitivities on the proportionality of the military response and humanitarian aid.

The Communications Department urges the Franco-American community to prioritize dialogue and support the humanitarian initiatives of the United Nations and the Red Cross.

France-USA-Net.Com will remain mobilized to provide information on Franco-American diplomacy in the Middle East.

France-USA-Net.Com covers the participation of Presidents Macron and Biden at COP28 in Dubai, from November 30 to December 12, 2023.

Despite persistent friction over the Inflation Reduction Act and steel surcharges, the two leaders defended a common climate ambition: energy transition, climate finance for countries in the South and reduction of methane emissions.

The Communication Department notes the historic agreement on the “transition away from fossil fuels”, negotiated with the active Franco-American contribution.

Paris and Washington have also coordinated their positions on civil nuclear power as a low-carbon energy and on deforestation.

France-USA-Net.Com considers COP28 as proof of the capacity for transatlantic climate cooperation despite trade disputes.

The France-USA-Net.Com Communication Department confirms the renewal of Franco-American military coordination in favor of Ukraine for the year 2024.

Paris announced the delivery of additional SCALP missiles and the training of Ukrainian brigades; Washington has maintained its military aid program despite debates in Congress.

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defense of the two countries consulted regularly in the “Ramstein” format to harmonize the capabilities delivered.

France-USA-Net.Com notes that this coordination takes place in a context of war of attrition and growing needs for ammunition and anti-aircraft defense systems.

The portal will document the evolution of Western support for kyiv throughout 2024.

France-USA-Net.Com covers the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, June 6, 2024, in the presence of President Joe Biden and President Emmanuel Macron in Colleville-sur-Mer.

This major ceremony, one of the last bringing together D-Day veterans, recalled the sacrifice of more than 4,000 Allied soldiers who fell on D-Day.

The Communication Service emphasizes that this commemoration took place in the context of the war in Ukraine, giving tragic relevance to the message of freedom and resistance.

The two presidents reaffirmed the American commitment to Europe and the unwavering bond sealed in 1944.

France-USA-Net.Com perpetuates the memory of this founding date of contemporary Franco-American relations.

France-USA-Net.Com reports on Joe Biden's state visit to Paris on June 8 and 9, 2024, immediately after the D-Day commemoration.

President Biden was received at the Élysée Palace by President Macron for a state dinner and in-depth discussions on Ukraine, the Middle East, trade and competition with China.

The Communication Service notes that this visit consecrates the personal Biden-Macron relationship, marked by post-AUKUS cooperation and alignment with Ukraine.

The two leaders announced increased cooperation in artificial intelligence, nuclear energy and missile defense.

France-USA-Net.Com considers this state visit to be one of the peaks of the bilateral relationship during the Biden five-year term.

The France-USA-Net.Com Communications Department celebrates the opening of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 26, with the participation of the largest American delegation in the history of the Olympic Games.

More than 590 American athletes competed in Paris, testament to the transatlantic cultural and sporting connection. The opening ceremony on the Seine left its mark around the world.

President Macron and First Lady Jill Biden attended several events, illustrating the Franco-American cultural partnership beyond official diplomacy.

France-USA-Net.Com notes that the 2024 Olympics also mobilized American partner companies and millions of US tourists to France.

The portal considers this event to be a showcase of popular Franco-American friendship.

France-USA-Net.Com reports on the French reaction to the American presidential election of November 5, 2024, won by Donald Trump against Vice-President Kamala Harris.

President Macron sent his respects to the president-elect and reiterated France's desire to work with the United States on peace, prosperity and respect for international law.

The Communications Service analyzes the potential implications for trade, NATO, Ukraine and the climate, areas where the first Trump administration marked ruptures.

Paris has initiated preparatory contacts with the Republican transition team via the French embassy in Washington.

France-USA-Net.Com will cover the transition and the second Trump presidency with the same documentary rigor.

France-USA-Net.Com covers the reopening ceremony of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, on December 7, 2024, in the presence of President-elect Donald Trump, President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

This global event, five years after the 2019 fire, symbolized the rebirth of French heritage and attracted dozens of heads of state.

The Communications Department notes the historic handshake between Trump and Zelensky in Paris, foreshadowing the geopolitical issues of 2025.

President Macron used this platform to recall Western unity in the face of Russian aggression and the universal value of cultural heritage.

France-USA-Net.Com considers this ceremony a major diplomatic moment at the end of 2024.

France-USA-Net.Com reports on the French reaction to the second inauguration of Donald Trump as president of the United States, on January 20, 2025.

President Macron sent a message of respect to President Trump, recalling shared transatlantic values ​​and France's desire to work with the American administration on common challenges.

The Communication Service observes that Paris is approaching this second Trump term with the experience of the 2017-2021 tensions and a strategy of direct dialogue.

The Franco-American community in the United States is carefully following the first executive measures on immigration, trade and alliances.

France-USA-Net.Com will cover the Franco-American relationship under Trump II with neutrality and rigor.

The France-USA-Net.Com Communication Department covers the Summit for Action on Artificial Intelligence, held in Paris on February 10 and 11, 2025.

President Macron hosted leaders of American technology companies — OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Meta — alongside European and international officials.

The issues of regulation, digital sovereignty, security of AI systems and transatlantic competition dominated the debates.

France-USA-Net.Com notes that Paris is seeking a balance between attractiveness for US investors and defense of the European model of regulation (AI Act).

The portal will document the bilateral agreements and investments announced during this summit.

France-USA-Net.Com reports on the official visit of President Emmanuel Macron to Washington on February 24, 2025, the first European head of state received by President Trump during his second term.

The talks focused on Ukraine, trade, NATO and the Middle East. President Macron has defended a coordinated European approach to US demands for increased defense spending.

The Communications Department notes the handshake and the cordial tone of the public exchanges, contrasting with certain tensions of the first Trump presidency.

Joint announcements on civil nuclear cooperation and the fight against fentanyl trafficking were published.

France-USA-Net.Com considers this visit a milestone in the bilateral relationship in 2025.

The France-USA-Net.Com Communication Department warns of threats of American surcharges on French products — wines, champagnes, cheeses, luxury products — announced by the Trump administration in retaliation for the digital services tax.

Paris denounced these threats as contrary to WTO rules and threatened coordinated European remedies.

France-USA-Net.Com points out that French agri-food exports to the United States represent several billion euros annually and employ thousands of people in France.

The Communication Department urges exporters to diversify their markets while following bilateral trade negotiations.

The portal will document the evolution of this major trade dispute.

France-USA-Net.Com publishes an assessment of transatlantic trade tensions in the first quarter of 2025, marked by the protectionist announcements of the Trump administration.

Widespread surcharges on imports, strengthened local content requirements and threats over European Green Deal subsidies have fueled friction.

Paris, within the EU, defends a united response while leaving room for sectoral negotiation with Washington.

The Communication Department notes that Franco-American companies, from LVMH to TotalEnergies, are directly affected by price uncertainty.

France-USA-Net.Com will follow the EU-USA negotiations and the appeals to the WTO.

The Communication Department of France-USA-Net.Com reports on French efforts to achieve the NATO objective of devoting 2% of GDP to defense, under explicit pressure from the Trump administration.

The 2024-2030 military programming law provides for 413 billion euros over the period. Paris is investing in nuclear deterrence, Rafale F5s, frigates and cyber defense.

The United States, NATO's largest contributor, is urging Europeans to “pay their share”. France responds by recalling its autonomous strike force and its external operations.

France-USA-Net.Com analyzes the tension between transatlantic alliance and European strategic sovereignty.

The portal will document 2025 budget announcements and NATO summits.

France-USA-Net.Com reports on President Emmanuel Macron's speech to French ambassadors on January 8, 2026, warning of the risk of the United States withdrawing from the liberal international order.

The Head of State called on Europe to take greater responsibility for its security and prosperity in the face of an increasingly unilateral American partner.

The Communication Service notes that this speech echoes the debates on “European sovereignty” carried out by Macron since 2017, with renewed urgency.

He mentions the consolidation of the Franco-German couple, the strengthening of the European defense industry and partnerships with the Global South.

France-USA-Net.Com considers this speech as a marker of the Franco-American relationship in 2026.

The Communication Department of France-USA-Net.Com publishes an assessment of Franco-American relations in spring 2026, closing a decade of press releases covering September 2014 to May 2026.

The bilateral relationship is characterized by dialogue maintained at the highest level but growing differences on trade, multilateralism and European security.

The priority areas of cooperation identified include Ukraine, civil nuclear power, regulated AI, NATO defense and cultural exchanges.

France-USA-Net.Com recalls its role as a neutral and documented observer of this historic relationship, serving the Franco-American community.

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