France Factory Closures Surge 30% as Asia and U.S. Tariffs Squeeze Manufacturers

Key Points — Approximately 160 French factories closed in 2025, up nearly 30% from 121 in 2024, according to Finance Ministry data — while new openings fell to 103 from 115, producing a net loss of 57 plants — The ministry cited three converging pressures: intensifying competition from Asian manufacturers (particularly China), the cascading impact […] The post France Factory Closures Surge 30% as Asia and U.S. Tariffs Squeeze Manufacturers appeared first on The Rio Times.

France Factory Closures Surge 30% as Asia and U.S. Tariffs Squeeze Manufacturers

Key Points — Approximately 160 French factories closed in 2025, up nearly 30% from 121 in 2024, according to Finance Ministry data — while new openings fell to 103 from 115, producing a net loss of 57 plants — The ministry cited three converging pressures: intensifying competition from Asian manufacturers (particularly China), the cascading impact […]

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