France urges 'patriotism' from firms after Macron call to suspend US investment

France urges 'patriotism' from firms after Macron call to suspend US investment

'It is clear that if a large French company agrees to open a factory in the United States, it would give the Americans a point,' Finance and Economy Minister Eric Lombard said.

The Minister of Economy confirmed Emmanuel Macron's desire to see French companies "suspend" their investments in the United States.

After the announcement of Donald Trump, Éric Lombard, Minister of Economy, clarified the nature of the measures France and Europe intend to put in place to protect their interests.

Paris - As a negotiation with the Americans on customs duties begins, "it is clear that if a large French company agreed to open a factory in the United States, it would be giving a point to the Americans," said the Minister of Economy