France | Estimated GDP growth rate will decline by 0.5 percentage points.
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French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe warned in an interview that Trump's tariff policy could result in a 0.5 percentage point loss in France's GDP growth rate and increase the risk of economic recession and unemployment. He pointed out that the U.S. tariff policy is likely to trigger a global crisis, and France and other EU countries will face a general tariff of 20%. Additionally, reports indicate that Trump's tariff measures could also target the semiconductor industry, affecting related countries and companies.
French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe issued a warning during an interview last weekend, stating that the tariff policy implemented by U.S. President Donald Trump could lead to a 0.5 percentage point loss in France's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate. He emphasized, "America's unreasonable tariff policy will trigger a global crisis, which will not only exacerbate the risk of unemployment but also increase the risk of economic growth slowdown." According to the reciprocal tariff policy announced by Trump on April 2, France, along with other EU countries, will face a general tariff of 20%.
- Trump's tariff policy may affect multiple industries.
- Experts point out that there are motives behind these measures.
- Some businesses face heavy blows, and economic growth is challenged.