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According to Politico, French President Macron stated on the 15th local time that he hopes to persuade European countries to stop purchasing American made equipment and instead purchase weapons and equipment from France and Europe.
According to reports, Macron stated in interviews with French media such as the Nice Morning Post and The Parisian that "my goal is to persuade European countries that are already accustomed to purchasing American made equipment... countries that purchase the (US) Patriot air defense missile system should consider the new generation of SAMP-T surface to air missile defense system jointly developed by France and Italy. Countries that purchase F-35 fighter jets should choose the (French) Rafale fighter jet. This is the way to improve productivity
Politico  According to a report from the Nice Morning Post, Macron stated that he has requested French defense companies to reduce cumbersome procedures and lower costs in order to become a more attractive option.
The conflict between the Trump administration and traditional allies in the United States continues to escalate. Canada announced on the 15th that it will reconsider its plan to purchase the F-35 from the United States "in light of the constantly changing environment". Prior to this, Portugal had already announced the abandonment of purchasing F-35, and Australia was also considering whether it was necessary to continue importing nuclear submarines from the United States.
Macron previously stated that he would engage in strategic discussions regarding France's provision of a "nuclear umbrella" to European allies, emphasizing the need for Europe to strengthen its independence in defense and security. Analysts point out that Macron's statement is the latest response to the new US government's shift in attitude towards the Ukrainian crisis and the deepening rift between the US and Europe, attempting to use nuclear deterrence as a bargaining chip to give Europe a "shot in the arm" and promote Europe's move towards defense autonomy.