As Trump raises trade barriers, China and France seek closer ties
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international/20250328-as-trump-raises-trade-barriers-china-and-france-seek-closer-ties
- Both countries agreed to enhance cooperation in agriculture, nuclear energy, aviation and aerospace, while exploring innovative industries such as artificial intelligence, the digital economy, green hydrogen and biomanufacturing.
- “Our common goal is a rapid solution, allowing us to focus on future partnerships and investment,” Barrot said, noting EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic’s ongoing discussions in Beijing.
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MrNesser@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 1y
Whats the end game here? If he keeps puttng trade barriers up no one will want to actually trade with the US?
Vash63@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 1y
Yes, that does appear to be one of his goals
SlopppyEngineer@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
He's expecting everybody to kowtow and afterwards do everything he says to receive some of that sweet sweet trade.
charade_you_are@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 1y
'MURICA!
dogslayeggs@lemmy.world · -6 pts · 1y
France appears to be learning the incorrect lesson from Trump's stupidity.
Sure, by all means build separation from the US as an unreliable partner. But maybe choose your next partner a little more wisely.