French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte
Arrived in Washington, USA on the evening of November 29 local time
A three-day state visit begins
According to the Financial Times
Biden and Macron will meet on December 1, local time
morning talks
A joint press conference will be held after
and hold a state banquet in the evening
Although this visit is called a trip of friendship
But public opinion believes that Macron wants to take the opportunity to seek justice
Franco-American turmoil in recent years
And trade disputes and Russia-Ukraine conflict
is the focus of differences between the two countries
According to a report on November 30
In a speech to U.S. lawmakers from both parties
Macron speaks bluntly
Measures related to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act
Super aggressive for European companies
is solving America's problems at the expense of Europe's interests
Some media revealed
Macron also criticized
U.S. passes cut bill without consulting European allies
the day
Macron with US Congressmen and business people
at lunch
Also named and criticized the US for implementing the inflation reduction bill
selfish
he emphasized
France itself is also facing difficulties such as securing employment
In domestic enterprises
capable of producing similar products
France does not want to be
A market that gives American products an edge
He said France just wanted America
Treat good friends with respect
On August 16 this year, the Baiden government
Sign the Barrier Reduction Act
Taxation of investments related to green technologies
discount
Also for purchasing
Electric vehicles produced in North America
and other green energy consumer goods to provide substantial discounts
The bill caused dissatisfaction in many European countries
consider the subsidy to be discriminatory
Could be fatal blow to European industry
According to an interview with Deutsche Welle
there are indications
$430 billion bill to cut bills
Investment in green technologies has begun to become attractive
and make those investments start to move away from Europe's
manufacturing country
just about 10 days ago
night of November 21st
Macron also held a special dinner for social workers in Ellie
Invitation includes Ericsson
AstraZeneca
49 including BMW
CEOs of major European manufacturing companies participated
ask them to keep the factory in france
Such differences and contradictions
In essence, it reflects the
Between France and the EU and the United States
strategic view and
Fundamental Differences in Actual Interest
Under this fundamental divergence
Then it's hard to solve with only one visit
High-standard reception for Macron's trip
According to the statement
This is the first state visit for the Biden administration
will once again highlight the relationship between the United States and France
Deep and Lasting Relationships
French media say
Macron is first to be invited twice
french president on state visit to usa
this is a rare honor
But Macron started
Criticism of the barrier-cutting bill
This orchestrated visit has been private
Part of the trend on the surface touches
United States and the European Union
The thorny issue in the transatlantic partnership
in fact
Before Macron set off, French officials also said that
Macron intends to negotiate US bills with Biden
cut bill
Face-to-face confrontation of discriminatory subsidy measures
And before flying to Washington,
Macron also directly stated that
The Act for Electric Vehicles in the U.S.
Generous subsidies from industries such as batteries
is a response to the European industry
Protectionist measures that pose a huge challenge
A spokesman for Alison Social Workers said last week that
this visit is very important
we will advocate for european interests
Deutsche Welle said on November 30
Macron's trip aims to show EU unity
Agence France-Presse pointed out
Macron wants the US government to
Able to target a certain number of European industrial enterprises
grant immunity
Criticism of European countries on unobstructed bills
White House press secretary Jean-Pierre responded by saying
U.S. promotes green industry development
Good for Europe too
Huge opportunity for European companies
Also good for European energy security
The White House also stated
Discussion on this topic is welcome
European partners have expressed concerns about the IRA
so i think
we would have every expectation that it might come up in fact
you know we welcome that conversation
Hidden under the friendship, France and the United States have faced many conflicts in recent years
September 2021
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Union Australia unilaterally canceled
Submarine order in France
In addition, France was excluded from the
America's so-called Pacific strategy
deeply dissatisfied
And the United States also has complaints about France.
Since the outbreak of the Russian House conflict
Macron both supports Ukraine and talks to Russia
Macron repeatedly warned Biden to be cautious
Do not escalate risk while
also called on Europe to wake up