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.
Edit: Corrected.
Morocco and Dubrovnik (Republic of) recognised the USA before France.
Ooh I did not know that! Thank you!
FTFY. There’s nothing good about Europe joining the war on terror.