France's Ministry of Foreign Trade has openly criticized U.S. embassy communications warning French firms against diversity and inclusion initiatives. The ministry labeled this interference as "unacceptable," insisting on the defense of French and European values. The U.S. letter, which urged compliance with an executive order banning diversity programs, was sent to French companies engaged with U.S. markets. This conflict underscores the stark cultural and legal differences between the French color-blind policy and U.S. approaches to diversity in corporate practices.
The French Ministry of Foreign Trade criticized U.S. interference in diversity and inclusion policies, declaring it "unacceptable" while emphasizing the defense of European values.
The U.S. embassy warned French firms against diversity programs, asserting that such initiatives violate federal anti-discrimination laws, as per an executive order signed by Trump.
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