Belgium & Emmanuel Macron

Belgium: Belgium's Prime Minister, Bart De Wever, warned that European firms compete against Chinese rivals backed by state support on a scale no market economy can match.

Emmanuel Macron: Emmanuel Macron, the French President, has been a vocal proponent of taking strong measures, including potential tariffs, against China to address the trade imbalance and protect European industries. He warned that Chinese exports are 'literally killing a large part of the European industry'.

Belgium: Belgium has proposed introducing a digital services tax, potentially drawing the attention of the United States regarding retaliatory tariffs.

Emmanuel Macron: Emmanuel Macron, as the President of France, has defended France's digital services tax against Donald Trump's demands, leading to direct confrontations and tariff threats against French goods.

Belgium: Belgium is mentioned as one of the European allies with whom France is seeking more cooperation regarding its nuclear doctrine.

Belgium: Belgium recognized a Palestinian state, adding to the diplomatic pressure on Israel.