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Canada and France in talks to deepen ties and ‘live our lives as we choose’ while Macron also seeks oil and gas as Iran war disrupts supplies

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What happened

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed Sunday to deepen cooperation in space, defense, energy and business.

Key facts

  • Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed Sunday to deepen cooperation in space, defense, energy and business.
  • Reported by Fortune and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:39:40 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

  • Revisions to the initial figures once fuller data is released
  • How rate expectations and index futures respond
  • Guidance or commentary from the companies and policymakers involved

Coverage timeline

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  1. As high fuel costs force people to choose between filling up or buying groceries, Trump says ‘it’s a very inexpensive price to pay’ for the Iran war

  2. Canada and France in talks to deepen ties and ‘live our lives as we choose’ while Macron also seeks oil and gas as Iran war disrupts supplies

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