In the speech, Macron promoted what he called "a new breed of multilateralism."

"We can build the 21st century world order based on a new breed of multilateralism, based on a more effective, accountable and results-oriented multilateralism, a strong multilateralism," he said.

"This strong multilateralism will not outshine our national cultures and national identities. It is exactly the other way around: A strong multilateralism will allow our cultures and identities to be respected, to be protected and to flourish freely together."

Despite his apparent failure to convince Trump back to the Paris climate accord, Macron said "I'm sure one day the United States will come back and join the Paris Agreement."

"I'm sure we can work together to fulfill with you the ambitions of the global compact on the environment," he added.

ECONOMIC GLOBALIZATION VS "COMMERCIAL WAR"

Speaking of the tilt towards trade protectionism that Washington has been increasingly interested in, Macron defended globalization against nationalism.

"I believe in the power of intelligently regulated market economies. We are experiencing the positive impact of our current economic globalization, with innovations, with jobs creations," he said. "We see, however, the abuses of globalized capitalism and digital disruptions."

He urged "the opposite of massive deregulation and extreme nationalism" to counter these challenges.

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