France takes U.S. to task over BNP Paribas fine

PARIS/NEW YORK (Reuters) - France stepped up its protests to the United States on Tuesday over a possible $10 billion-plus sanctions busting fine for its biggest bank BNP Paribas (Paris:BNP.PA - News), saying such a move could hurt transatlantic free-trade talks. Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius' warning came two days before French President Francois Hollande hosts President Barack Obama for ...



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