As Canada’s free-trade deal with Europe runs up against political opposition in France,&nbsp;French President Emmanuel Macron defended it Thursday at an appearance in Montreal.

“It is a very good agreement,” Macron told reporters in French, during a joint press conference with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “I am confident there will be a path forward for its definitive adoption in France.”

Emmanuel Macron defended Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement even as the agreement continues to be a political albatross for him at home.{ai:summary}<p>French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated support for Canada's free-trade deal with Europe during a visit to Montreal, despite political pushback in France. He expressed confidence in finding a solution for the agreement's adoption.</p><p>#politics</p>

French president defends imperilled Canada-EU trade deal on visit to Montreal

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