LVMH CEO criticises Brussels bureaucrats as US-EU tensions simmer
- Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH, called for a free trade zone between the European Union and the U.S., stating unresolved trade tensions could harm European industries.
- Arnault criticized the EU's negotiation strategy, urging European leaders to negotiate wisely with the U.S. Administration instead of relying solely on Brussels.
- He warned that proposed tax increases in France could lead companies to relocate abroad, labeling them a 'tax on Made in France.'
- Protesters demanded higher taxes on the wealthy outside the meeting, highlighting public frustration with tax policies.
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