U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with French Minister of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty Éric Lombard. The meeting focused on shared international economic and national security priorities. Secretary Bessent emphasized the importance of maintaining the longstanding transatlantic relationship between the U.S. and France.

"Secretary Bessent discussed shared international economic and national security priorities," according to a statement released after the meeting. He also "highlighted the importance of continuing the U.S. and France’s long-standing transatlantic relationship."

The discussion underscores ongoing cooperation between the two nations in addressing global economic challenges.