He said this on the air of Radio Classique.
It is noted that in this way he reacted to the report of the US trade representative, which states that France pursues a discriminatory policy against digital American companies, so Washington needs to introduce duties at a rate of up to 100% on French goods up to $ 2.4 billion.
“This draft sanction is simply unacceptable ... If new US duties are introduced, the European Union is ready to respond,” RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.
According to the minister, the authorities intend to wait for the final decision of the United States, but he considers the draft duties against France itself unacceptable.
“This is not worthy of an ally, and this is not the behavior that we expect from the United States in relation to its main allies - France and Europe in general,” said Le Mayor.
It was previously reported that the United States may impose duties on goods imported from France in connection with the introduction of the digital tax by Paris.
In late July, U.S. leader Donald Trump said Washington will retaliate against France’s digital tax on US companies.