Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wine after Macron rejects “Peace Council”
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2 hours ago|- Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wine and champagne over Macron’s refusal to join “Peace Council”.
- French officials say Paris is not obligated to respond to the US request at this stage.
US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 200% tariff on French wine and champagne after French President Emmanuel Macron declined to join a so-called “Peace Council” that Trump is seeking to establish.
Speaking to reporters in Florida, Trump said, “I will impose a 200% tariff on wine and champagne exported from France. He will agree to join, but he is not obliged to.”
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French sources close to Macron told AFP on Monday that France is “not committed to responding” to the invitation at this stage, signaling a potential trade clash between the two nations over diplomatic disagreements.
