The US embassy in Paris sent letters to French companies warning against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, claiming they violate federal anti-discrimination laws. This prompted a backlash from France's trade ministry, which labeled the correspondence 'unacceptable' and critiqued the US for meddling in their inclusion policies. The issue is compounded by existing tensions around tariff threats from the US, with French officials affirming their commitment to defend their values and industries against these perceived aggressive US stances.
The letters sent to French firms warned against DEI programs and required certification of compliance with U.S. anti-discrimination laws, generating significant backlash from France.
The French Ministry condemned the U.S. for interfering in their companies' policies, emphasizing that such actions threaten their values alongside unjustified tariff threats.
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