Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wines

21 January, 2026, 06:05 pm

Last modified: 21 January, 2026, 06:05 pm

Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wines

21 January, 2026, 06:05 pm

Last modified: 21 January, 2026, 06:05 pm

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 200% tariffs on French wine and champagne, in a bid to pressure French President Emmanuel Macron to join his proposed 'Board of Peace'.

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