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Chapter 1110
The British BBC and major European media are discussing, but most of them are speculating about what Alstom and the old European companies have done to anger America.

"We will not let French companies be treated unfairly, and France will investigate the Alstom incident!"

In front of the French media, Montbourg stated "toughly" that he would give Alstom "justice".

But immediately afterwards, the American Ministry of Justice, the Trade Commission, and the Federal Securities Commission announced that they would initiate investigations against French giants including Airbus, Total, Schneider Electric, and BNP Paribas. The French company with a little hope was brought back to reality by huge fines one after another.

The powerful figures in Montbourg and France can of course be tougher, but it is obvious from the American side that the harder the French mouth is, the more fines will be imposed on the American side.

"America will not target any place, especially our allies, but it will not accept any unfair treatment!"

Colin, who was busy fighting Tahir, was in charge of American foreign affairs, and also accepted a joint interview with the American media. When asked about Alstom by the reporter, Colin was also very serious.

"But America will never allow anyone who damages the relationship between America and its allies, of course, including the use of necessary means!"

"Like America did to Tahir?!"

ICNC TV, sitting in the front row of the White House press briefing room, took advantage of the situation and asked Colin. These words made the entire briefing room consist of the Associated Press, Fox, NPR, ABC, CBS, French Press, Gannett, The McClatchy Tribune and other media were stunned, and the reporter from Agence France-Presse almost jumped up in shock, trying to cover the mouth of the ICNC reporter. This kind of question can also be asked. what.

Could it be that Amerika still has to do something to the Gallic rooster? Isn’t the Gallic rooster just usually with a hard mouth, showing off its presence when there’s nothing to do, and adding a bit of trouble to Amerika to show its identity as the top five hooligans? Don't do it to the Gallic rooster!

Colin glanced at the ICNC TV reporter, and then said with a smile, "Of course not, but America can't tolerate some people wantonly slandering America!"

Colin's statement made the powerful figures in France and old Europe who still wanted to show off their presence chillingly silent. They wanted to gain a sense of presence, but they didn't want to be targeted by America, and then they would be ruined and kicked out of the official arena. .

America had a huge influence in old Europe. After all, hundreds of thousands of American soldiers stayed in various strategic throats of old Europe, "protecting" old Europe from being bullied by half-dead old men, and America's The media, finance, etc. are all in a dominant position in old Europe, pinching all kinds of powerful people in old Europe. How powerful is Europe!

After Colin made his statement, the two most powerful figures in France, the boss of the internal affairs department and the French general, successively stated, "The relationship between France and America will not change, and the Alstom incident will be properly resolved!"

Although the speeches of these two people sounded like they were going to be business-like, in fact, after hearing this, experienced veterans knew that France had given in to softness and did not dare to fight against America. Open your mouth, you can be persuaded, America that has opened its fangs? !

Faced with the American Ministry of Justice, the Trade Commission and other agencies pressing harder and harder, France did not dare to stop it, which made Alstom even more forced to the forefront.

"Alstom is one step away from bankruptcy!"

The French media reported that the American side required Alstom to hand over the huge fine of 35 billion dollars within ten days, and on the other hand, it also announced that it would investigate the major companies involved with Alstom. This is a warning. Those banks are prohibited from lending to Alstom.

Not only Wall Street institutions, but even France's own banks, at this time, did not dare to lend a helping hand to Alstom, for fear of burning themselves.

And even if they sell themselves, no one dares to take over at this time. Siemens, which has always been interested in Alstom, suddenly announced at this time that it will withdraw from the ranks of acquiring Alstom.

"Siemens has nothing to do with Alstom, and has no intention of acquiring Alstom, and there will be no such plan in the future!"

Joe Kaiser, the president of Siemens, declared in a hurry that Siemens had no interest in Alstom. Joe Kaiser, a veteran of the world, obviously smelled something unusual, and directly distanced Siemens from Alstom.

Joe Caesar had indeed received a call from Martin Bouygues and Bo Kelong, and wanted to discuss cooperation with Siemens, or even an acquisition, but at this time, how could he dare to answer.

"I can be sure that someone wants to do something to Alstom, but I don't know whether it is a Wall Street institution or another company in America!"

Joe Caesar said to a group of confidantes that although the old European media have been exaggerating recently, what kind of changes will happen to the relationship between America and the old Europe, and what kind of nonsense is going to happen to the Atlantic pattern, but Joe Caesar just feels that, In all likelihood, this wave is aimed at Alstom and certain companies, but Wall Street institutions are really scary in order to cut leeks.

The matter of Alstom has not been resolved in a day, and the market conditions of major European exchanges will not be improved. Seeing that the day to pay the fine is getting closer, but they can’t borrow US dollars, and they can’t sell themselves. Alstom is really anxious Woke up.

Bai Kelong and Alstom's executives were a little jealous at this time. If they could not pay the fine, Alstom would probably go bankrupt. France, otherwise, if I go out, I am afraid that I will end up standing like Pierucci.

"Joe Caesar, coward, as long as Alstom and Siemens merge, what can America do to the two companies and the whole of Europe!"

Bai Kelong couldn't help scolding Joe Caesar angrily. He wanted to attract Siemens. When the two companies merged, they would become the largest company in the electrical, rail, power and other industries in Europe. Over [-]% of the European companies Electricity, gas turbines, and some military businesses are all controlled by two companies. At that time, it is not the business of the two companies, but the whole of old Europe. If you don’t want to be controlled by America, you must support Alston, you can no longer play dead.

This dangerous move of recruiting troops, if it can be done, can solve Alston's crisis in one fell swoop. It was thought out by Bai Kelong, but who knows, Joe Caesar, smelling the limelight, Just run away.

Joe Caesar actually guessed Bai Kelong's thoughts, but Joe Caesar thought more simply. If something happened to Alstom, Siemens would not be able to easily get the blank market left by Alstom. America is equivalent to solving this deadly enemy for Siemens. Why would Siemens take the risk of merging with Alstom to fight against America’s Ministry of Justice?

"Electrode-France, Nippon Mitsubishi and other companies have also rejected Alstom's invitation to merge!" Martin Bouygues was also scratching his head at this time, and now he just wanted to get rid of Alstom, a hot potato, as soon as possible. But no one is willing to take the order at all, even if the price of cabbage, no one is willing to ask the price.

The atmosphere was extremely oppressive for a while, and the huge pressure shrouded the people of Alstom. No one knew which would come first, tomorrow or the accident.

At this moment, the phone rang suddenly, startling everyone. Bai Kelong hesitated for a moment, but still answered the phone, and then called out in surprise and surprise, "President Immelt?!"

And just when Bai Kelong received the call, a commercial plane that took off from San Jose circled and landed at the Paris airport. Ertian, who walked out of the cabin, looked at the familiar airport and couldn't help shouting, " I, Ertian... am back!"

(End of this chapter)