Sébastien Jean
Sébastien Jean is a prominent French economist and the holder of the Jean-Baptiste Say Chair of Industrial Economy at the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers. He is known for his expertise in international trade and industrial economics, and has been an influential voice in discussions surrounding the impact of protectionist policies on the global economy. Recently, he has called on the European Union to impose taxes on American digital services while cautioning against the dangers of escalating protectionism, which he warns could destabilize the global economic landscape.
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Economist Sébastien Jean estimates that the Supreme Court's annulment of Donald Trump's tariffs will limit his maneuvering room.
« La décision de la Cour suprême sur les droits de douane ne marque pas la fin des guerres commerciales de Donald Trump »
France· 2026-02-21
Sébastien Jean commented on the instability of Donald Trump's positions and his difficulties in executing measures.
Droits de douane : les négociations avec les Etats-Unis dans le brouillard, après le camouflet pour TrumpFrance· 2025-05-29
Economist Sébastien Jean explained the implications of the new tariffs on Apple.
As mil e uma origens de um iPhone vão torná-lo mesmo mais caro | Guerra Comercial
Portugal· 2025-04-11
Sébastien Jean discussed the potential impact of the tariff increase on prices.
Droits de douane : l’iPhone coûtera-t-il plus cher ? Les réponses à vos questions après les annonces de Donald TrumpFrance· 2025-04-06
Sébastien Jean calls on Brussels to tax American digital services while avoiding destructive escalation.
Droits de douane imposés par l’administration Trump : « Le risque de contagion protectionniste est très élevé »France· 2025-04-05