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Trump Questions French Loyalty Amid U.S.-China Tensions

11/12/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump questioned French reliability versus China during a Fox News interview on Chinese students in U.S. universities.
He cited French taxation policies that he said unfairly tax American technology.
The remarks reflect ongoing tensions in U.S.–French relations despite cordial ties with Emmanuel Macron.
Trump previously threatened tariffs on countries with discriminatory digital taxes.
The interview also touched on the United States' fluctuating stance on Chinese student visas.

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U.S. President Donald Trump questioned French reliability versus China during a Fox News interview on Chinese students in U.S. universities.
He cited French taxation policies that he said unfairly tax American technology.
The remarks reflect ongoing tensions in U.S.–French relations despite cordial ties with Emmanuel Macron.
Trump previously threatened tariffs on countries with discriminatory digital taxes.
The interview also touched on the United States' fluctuating stance on Chinese student visas.