The leader of France's Medef business organization expressed concerns about the potential negative effects of U.S. tariffs on the economy that could result in a slowdown and possibly a recession. Patrick Martin highlighted his worries about how these tariffs could impact French businesses and stated that there is a risk of economic growth stalling and leading to a recession. The implementation of President Trump's reciprocal tariffs on various countries, including hefty duties on Chinese products, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing global trade conflict.