LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE is a publicly owned French multinational corporation founded in 1987. Its primary business is the retail of luxury goods and jewelry. As of a recent count, the company employs approximately 139,280 people. Its headquarters are located in France.
On an unspecified date, Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO, publicly challenged a proposed wealth tax, criticizing the economist behind the proposal. On September 21, Arnault again attacked a proposed 2% tax on billionaires, characterizing it as harmful to the French economy and referring to the plan's architect as a far-left ideologue. Arnault's criticisms of the proposed tax, targeting assets over €100 million, were reiterated in multiple statements. He views the levy as a threat to the French economy. A poll revealed 86% support for the tax.
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