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Trump crackdown on anti-discrimination law hits French firms, sparking backlash

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press before signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on 26 March 26, 2025 in Washington DC. Getty Images via AFP - WIN MCNAMEE

A directive targeting French companies with US government contracts has raised concerns about the widening reach of President Donald Trump's policies abroad. With transatlantic relations already under strain, French officials are pushing back, questioning the implications of Washington’s hardline approach.

The Trump administration has issued a directive to French companies holding US government contracts, instructing them to comply with an executive order that bans diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programmes.

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