Opinion: Here’s Why the Boycott of French Goods is Not the Solution

Opinion: Here’s Why the Boycott of French Goods is Not the Solution

Boycott of French goods and commodities seems to be the most popular demand of many sects in the Kuwaiti society as an immediate response to the offenses against Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). However, this boycott, which many call for from time to time, has proven to be ineffective on various previous occasions, reports Al-Qabas daily.

 

 According to observers, such boycotts do not represent a successful retaliation. It is always an angry emotional response, the effect of which turns out to be limited. If it harms the other party, it is at the same time harming the local public, which is deprived of certain goods.

The volume of trade exchange between the two countries, although not small (in the first half of this year, it amounted to 362.7 million Euros), will not change the