"We should take this opportunity to completely change our approach, (...), roll out what we call a policy of 'solidarity-based protectionism'," says La France Insoumise (LFI) MP Éric Coquerel, in response to the tariffs imposed by the United States. National Rally MP Laurent Jacobelli expresses a similar view, stating that "finally reflect[ing] on reclaiming our sovereignty, I don't think that would be a bad thing." US President Donald Trump has upended the world economy with sweeping tariffs that have raised the spectre of an international recession, but has ruled out any pause in his aggressive trade policy despite a dramatic market sell-off. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES