Trade Tension: France Pushes for Fair Deal After US Tariff Threat

France’s finance minister said the United States’ latest tariff plan is unfair and urged both sides to finish their trade agreement. The U. S. wants to impose at least a 10% tax on goods from countries that use forced‑labour products. The U. S. Trade Representative’s report claims the European Union failed to stop such imports. The new tariffs target products made in countries linked to forced labour. The U. S. says the EU did not enforce its own ban on these goods, so it feels justified in imposing penalties. France argues that the U. S. should respect the trade pact already on the table.France hopes this disagreement will push both parties toward a final deal. The minister believes that addressing the forced‑labour issue could bring the U. S. and EU closer to a complete agreement. The situation shows how trade rules can clash when each side sees the other’s actions as unfair. It also highlights the growing global focus on ethical production and workers’ rights.