Bernard Arnault's business-first strategy with foreign heads of state, from Trump to Putin
- Posted on July 22, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
Bernard Arnault, LVMH's visionary leader, has strategically cultivated diplomatic relationships with global political leaders to strengthen his luxury empire's international expansion. With over 70% of revenue generated internationally, Arnault's approach combines business acumen with political engagement, particularly focusing on key markets like the United States. His decades-long relationship with American presidents demonstrates how luxury conglomerates leverage geopolitical connections to secure market access and influence trade policies across continents.
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Bernard Arnault's business-first strategy with foreign heads of state, from Trump to Putin
'Bernard Arnault's Empire' (3/6). The head of LVMH, which generates 70% of its revenue outside Europe, has fostered relationships with the leaders of the markets he targets. Foremost among them is the president of the United States, whom he has courted since the 1980s.
