Trump threatens 200% tariff on French wines and champagnes

[ad_1] U.S. President Donald Trump meets with French President Emmanuel Macron throughout the eightieth United Nations Normal Meeting, in New York Metropolis, New York, U.S., Sept. 23, 2025.

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to impose 200% tariffs on French wines and champagne after French President Emmanuel Macron was reported to be unwilling to hitch his "Board of Peace" on Gaza.

When requested for a response by a reporter in Miami about Macron's stance, Trump dismissed the French chief's affect and stated he would use commerce penalties as leverage.

"Nicely, no one needs him as a result of he'll be out of workplace very quickly," Trump stated. "So , that is all proper. What I am going to do is, in the event that they really feel like [being] hostile, I am going to put a 200% tariff on his wines and champagnes, and he'll be part of. However he does not have to hitch."

Macron's five-year presidential time period is because of finish in Might 2027, and beneath French regulation, he can't run once more for a 3rd time period.

The Board of Peace is a worldwide physique endorsed by the United Nations Safety Council in November final yr, established to supervise the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

Invitations to varied world leaders to be on the board have been despatched, together with to Russian President Vladimir Putin, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Trump additionally reiterated his plans to manage Greenland, downplaying the probability of resistance from Europe.

"I do not suppose they will push again an excessive amount of," he stated. "We now have to have it ...They cannot defend it."

Referring to Denmark's historic claims over Greenland, Trump stated the Danish leaders have been "excellent folks," however argued {that a} centuries-old presence didn't confer possession.

"[Just] as a result of the boat went there 500 years in the past after which left, that does not provide you with title to property." It was not clear what "boat" Trump was referring to.

Denmark has held colonies in Greenland since 1721, and the island was made a part of Denmark in 1953. In 2009, Denmark granted Greenland self-government, giving the territory management over all its affairs besides overseas coverage and defence.

Trump on Friday threatened to take management of Greenland " whether they [European lawmakers] like it or not, " claiming that it was wanted for "world safety."

On Saturday, he additionally warned that the U.S. would impose tariffs of as much as 25% on eight European nations, together with the UK, till the U.S. controls Greenland.

Trump has not dominated out the usage of army power to grab the territory, although Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly stated on Jan. 6 that Trump would favor to buy Greenland.