Overview

• The Trump administration has sent letters to French companies requiring them to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs to continue working with the U.S. federal government.
• France's Ministry of Commerce has officially condemned the letters, calling them 'unacceptable interference' and a threat to national sovereignty and values.
• The U.S. Embassy in Paris has not commented on the matter, while French companies face potential conflicts with domestic laws promoting gender equality and anti-discrimination.
• Similar letters have been sent to companies in other European nations, including Italy, Spain, and Belgium, raising broader concerns about the extraterritorial application of U.S. laws.
• The controversy underscores the Trump administration's ideological push against DEI policies and its potential impact on international trade and diplomatic relations.