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Comment: France is already hostile to EU’s free-trade agenda; expect that to deepen

By Oscar Pandiello ( July 8, 2024, 15:10 GMT | Comment) -- France's current political turmoil does not spell good news for free trade. But EU companies shouldn't expect any sharp change of direction in a French trade agenda already protectionist in spirit. The left-wing coalition New Popular Front and Marine Le Pen's National Rally have shown their willingness to push for a protectionist agenda. But even President Emmanuel Macron has shown little enthusiasm for free trade under pressure from farm lobbies.France's current political turmoil, whatever the next government's makeup, does not spell good news for free trade. But EU companies shouldn't expect any sharp change of direction in a French trade agenda already protectionist in spirit....

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