Trump explains US success on unemployment compared to France – RT in French

Responding to a French journalist's question about the historically low unemployment rate in the United States compared to France, Donald Trump responded caustically: "Maybe we have a better president!"

Present for the inauguration of a Louis Vuitton production facility in Texas, the US president was asked about the unemployment rate, at its lowest in the United States. "You have a very low unemployment rate in the United States. And we have one very high in France. How is it possible ? What's the recipe? "Asked a French journalist.

Maybe we have a better president than you!

The billionaire's answer was quick: "Maybe we have a better president than you!", He retorted maliciously before displaying a teasing smile.

A new Louis Vuitton workshop was inaugurated in the presence of Bernard Arnault, CEO of the LVMH Group and daughter and adviser to the White House tenant, Ivanka Trump. A $ 50 million investment for the French luxury brand. The confectionery workshop was named "Rochambeau Ranch", named after the marshal who led the French troops during the American war of independence.

We have our little quarrels with Emmanuel from time to time

"We proudly celebrate the opening of the Louis Vuitton brand, a name I know well and that has cost me a lot of money for years," said the 45th President of the United States, whose results economically are flamboyant. "We have our little quarrels with Emmanuel from time to time," joked Donald Trump before adding, addressing Bernard Arnault: "Say hello to Emmanuel. I really like your president. "He also praised the" excellent relationship "with France, which" remains not only our oldest ally but also the most reliable and valuable. "

France faces a surprising paradox on the employment front: while 240,000 job positions – 75% of which were permanent – were put online in the third year of 2019, the unemployment rate remains at a high level. high (8.5%).

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