France slams US 'interference' in firms' diversity programs – DW – 03/30/2025
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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.

  • rustyfish@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1081·
    28 days ago

    Of all the people in the world, the clown administration made the worst decision and chose the French to try to fuck with.

    Then again, “making the worst decision” is on par with anything this administration did so far. Literally.

    • CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      761·
      28 days ago

      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.

      Edit: Corrected.

      • banghida@lemm.eeEnglish
        34·
        28 days ago

        Morocco and Dubrovnik (Republic of) recognised the USA before France.

      • NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io
        145·
        28 days ago

        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.

        FTFY. There’s nothing good about Europe joining the war on terror.