Macron hosts Joe Biden for state visit as leaders try to move past trade tensions

The official said the US presidential campaign was not a factor in the discussion

French President Emmanuel Macron and his US counterpart will meet on Saturday at the start of a five-day state visit (AP)

US President Joe Biden is being feted by his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron with a state visit, as the two allies aim to show off their partnership on global security issues and move past trade tensions.

Mr Biden and Mr Macron attended ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day on Thursday.