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French Unions Meet Ministers to Address U.S. Tariff Impact on Jobs

Union leaders propose emergency measures as France seeks to shield workers from potential economic fallout linked to U.S. trade policies.

Les numéros un de la CFDT Marylise Léon et de la CGT Sophie Binet.
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Overview

  • French union leaders from CFDT, CGT, FO, CFE-CGC, and CFTC are meeting with ministers at Bercy today to discuss the impact of U.S. tariffs on French employment.
  • The U.S. administration imposed tariff hikes before temporarily suspending most at 10% for 90 days, prompting EU alignment to facilitate negotiations.
  • Unions, excluded from earlier industrialist meetings, have demanded stronger representation and are presenting 16 emergency measures, including a moratorium on layoffs and stricter public aid conditions.
  • The CGT has highlighted risks of corporate restructuring, citing Engie's planned sale of a 4,500-employee subsidiary as a concerning example.
  • Economy Minister Éric Lombard is scheduled to brief the French President later this morning following discussions with union leaders and other ministers.