It was when Trump was told by a reporter that Macron was expected to decline to join Trump's so-called peace council that he launched a verbal attack.
Did he say that? Nobody wants him, because his mandate expires very soon, Trump replied, referring to the fact that it is time for presidential elections in France next year.
What I do if they feel hostile is I put 200 percent tariffs on his wines and champagnes - then he agrees, the American leader continued.
The exchange of words came after a source close to Macron told the AFP news agency that France "will not respond positively" to the invitation.
In recent days, the White House has announced several names that will be included in the so-called peace council, which was originally supposed to be a key part of phase two of the ceasefire in the Gaza war.
Among them are US Senator Marco Rubio, President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and the US special envoy to the region, Steve Witkoff, according to the White House. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has also agreed to join the council.
According to the Bloomberg news agency, Sweden has also been invited to participate.
