Europe 1 with AFP 10:01 p.m., November 30, 2022
On a state visit to Washington, Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday castigated the subsidies provided for in Joe Biden's big climate plan, which promote "made in the USA" products, calling them "super aggressive" commercially.
He was referring to the massive program called the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
French President Emmanuel Macron, on a state visit to Washington, on Wednesday lambasted the subsidies provided for in Joe Biden's big climate plan, which favor "made in the USA" products, calling them "super aggressive" on the plan. commercial.
"It's super aggressive for our businesses," said Emmanuel Macron, during a lunch with elected officials on Capitol Hill.
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"You will increase my problem"
He was referring to the massive support program for the energy transition wanted by Joe Biden, called the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which grants generous subsidies to electric vehicles, batteries or renewable energies provided that they are manufactured on American territory.
"Put yourself in my place," pleaded the French president.
"No one contacted me when the IRA was in talks," he continued, asking to be "respected as a good friend."
"Perhaps this law will solve your problem, but you will increase my problem", assured the French head of state, who warned against the risk of "destroying many jobs" if he does not there is no coordination between Europe and the United States.