Eric Lombard, the French Minister of Economy, urges French companies to adopt patriotic behavior in response to the reciprocal tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump. He argues that if a French corporation opens a plant in the US, it fulfills the US's goal of reindustrialization. Lombard emphasizes that the European response should go beyond tariffs and may include data exchange and tax measures, while ensuring that it does not harm the European economy. Previously, President Emmanuel Macron had asked domestic companies to suspend their investments in the US following Trump's 'brutal' actions. Teljes cikk (Magyarnemzet)