I have some sympathy for Goodyear, but not a lot.
France can hardly be called a bastion of free enterprise capitalism. Union rules and government regulations have been in place for many many years. The communists have controlled the unions for years. The executives at Goodyear, I am sure, were appraised of the union and government environment before investing in that plant.
Who would buy Good Year tires in France, home of Michelin ?