French Prime Minister François Bayrou didn’t hold back in his critique of U.S. trade policies this week, accusing former President Donald Trump of having "unleashed a cyclone" 🌪️ on global commerce with his tariffs. The fiery remarks came during a high-stakes speech in Paris on Tuesday, where Bayrou painted a sobering picture of France’s economic struggles. 💸
The PM warned that France’s national debt has ballooned to $3.7 trillion—equivalent to $56,000 owed per citizen—and urged a national "reindustrialization obsession" to avoid economic collapse. 📉
But not everyone’s convinced. Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally, dismissed Bayrou’s proposals as inadequate, while union leader Sophie Binet called the speech "propaganda" fueling public anxiety. Meanwhile, Bayrou’s government is racing to draft new economic measures ahead of July 14, France’s national day. ⏳🗓️
