Macron Visits Saint Pierre and Miquelon for Talks with Canada's Carney

French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to Saint Pierre and Miquelon on Sunday for discussions with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The visit marks the first time a French president has set foot in the archipelago since 2014. Located off Canada's Atlantic coast, Saint Pierre and Miquelon is France's only remaining territory in North America, home to about 5,800 residents. Macron arrived late Saturday and declared, "There's no doubt [it is French]," underscoring French sovereignty. The trip occurs weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump shared an image depicting the islands under the American flag. French officials said the visit would emphasize French sovereignty and highlight close ties with Canada. Amid rising fuel prices, Macron faces domestic pressure and expressed a desire for Canada to redirect its liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports toward Europe instead of Asia. The visit comes as Canada pursues closer ties with the European Union, against the backdrop of an increasingly acrimonious trade war with the United States.