France is in a panic! The French Minister of Finance, Lombard, angrily criticized China, the United States, and Russia. On July 6th, French Finance Minister Lombard claimed that imagine a world like a playground where everyone is playing... and following the rules, then three bullies appeared, who did not follow any rules, overturned the game table, and bullied the children who were having fun. This is a world of predators.
Regarding China, Lombard stated that the existing tariffs on the steel and automotive industries are insufficient. It is "crucial" to protect EU industries from the impact of the US and China. AFP reported that Lombard's target was the US, Russia, and China. Obviously, in today's international landscape, facing China, the US, and Russia, France is in a panic.
In the eyes of France, Russia is invading Ukraine, the US is imposing tariff threats on Europe, and China is engaging in "unfair competition" against Europe. The statement by the French finance minister clearly shows France's dissatisfaction with the roles played by China, the US, and Russia in the international community. However, how France views the US and Russia is none of our business. But labeling China as a country that does not follow any rules and bullies others is completely nonsense.
France has always supported setting up barriers against our new energy vehicles. What rules does France follow? The competitiveness of European industries has declined, but Europe does not think about its own problems and instead points the finger at us. Is this an attitude of being realistic? France's anger actually reflects its helplessness when facing challenges and its lack of correct strategies to deal with challenges. Of course, this is France's problem, but anger will not solve any problems. If France damages our interests, we will definitely not be polite.
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