The criticism comes after the US embassy in Paris warned several French firms against using diversity and inclusion programs, a frequent target of the Trump administration.
Summary
France condemned U.S. interference after the U.S. embassy in Paris warned French firms against using diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, citing a Trump executive order banning such initiatives.
The U.S. letter required companies to certify DEI non-compliance or risk jeopardizing U.S. contracts.
France’s trade ministry called the move “unacceptable,” vowing to defend national values and businesses.
French law prohibits race-based hiring metrics, focusing instead on gender and socioeconomic inclusion.
Just a reminder that France was one of the first countries to recognize the United States as a nation after the revolutionary war. They were also the first nation to join in our war on terror (for better or for worse) after the US triggered Article 5 of NATO.
Next to the UK, we are burning a faithful and powerful ally, all so Trump can continue to suck Putin's dick.
Not just with the French, the same is happening all over Europe. I've heard from a first hand source that the US embassy in Finland has already canceled contracts with companies that refused the demand.