France has accused the United States of breaching international law as President Donald Trump recently signed an order to accelerate deep-sea mining in the open ocean beyond U.S. territorial waters. Olivier Poivre d’Arvor, France’s ambassador for the oceans, criticized the U.S. for disregarding the principle of non-appropriation of the high seas by intending to grant mining licenses in global waters. This move has sparked concerns about the environmental impact and sustainability of deep-sea mining activities. France’s objection adds to the growing opposition against the U.S.’s decision to expedite deep-sea mining operations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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