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US orders French companies to comply with Trump's diversity ban

The US embassy in Paris warned French companies against using diversity programs known as 'DEI', stating they violate federal anti-discrimination laws.
France's trade ministry called the US interference 'unacceptable' and criticized the push against inclusion policies that contradict French laws promoting diversity.
The US letter mandated that companies certify they do not practice DEI programs under Trump's executive order and gave them five days to respond.
Failure to comply with US demands could conflict with French laws promoting equality for women in large companies, as many affirmative action policies are illegal in France.

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