Business tensions, of course, but also gifts. After criticizing the US investment and subsidy program for its businesses upon arrival in Washington, Emmanuel Macron has dinner this Thursday with Joe Biden at the White House. And he did not come empty-handed. In his bag, two gifts for the American president.
First, a cut from the Christofle silverware and tableware house. Created in 2012, the object is a tribute to the founder of this company founded in 1830, Charles Christofle, and more specifically to his Atlantic crossings aboard the Normandy, one of the most legendary French ocean liners during the interwar period. This one was equipped with the silverware collections of the Christofle house.
“A Man and a Woman”
The second gift for Joe Biden is a vinyl record and CD of the soundtrack to Claude Lelouch’s film “A Man and a Woman” (1966), composed by Francis Lai. Rewarded by the Palme d’or in Cannes, the oeuvre is a clin d’oeil à l’histoire personalle du couple Biden, because he is agit of the film visionné par le président américain et son épouse de él lors de leur premier rendez- you. Claude Lelouch is also present in the delegation accompanying Emmanuel Macron to the United States.
The French head of state also intends to offer gifts to Kamala Harris. The US vice president will receive a model of the Ariane 5 rocket after Emmanuel Macron visited NASA headquarters with her on Wednesday. On this occasion, France and the United States pledged to further strengthen their space cooperation. Kamala Harris will also receive a LIP Marinier watch and Saint James sweater from the president.
Source: BFM TV
