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Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs on European Alcohol Amid Escalating Trade Dispute

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Updated Mar 13, 2025, 04:42 PM

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 200% tariff on European wines, champagne, and other alcoholic beverages if the European Union does not remove its 50% tariff on American whiskey. This move marks a significant escalation in the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and the EU. President Trump criticized the EU as "one of the most hostile and abusive taxing and tariffing authorities in the world," asserting that the bloc was formed to take advantage of the United States. He warned that unless the EU's tariff on American whiskey is immediately lifted, the US would respond with substantial tariffs on European alcoholic products, specifically targeting those from France and other EU nations. The EU's 50% tariff on American whiskey was implemented as retaliation for the US imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the EU. The proposed 200% tariffs by the US on European alcohol could further escalate the trade war, potentially impacting industries and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic. European officials have expressed concern over the US threat, with indications of possible countermeasures if the tariffs are enacted. The escalating tensions underscore the challenges in US-EU trade relations, carrying significant implications for the global economy.

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Donald Trump asserts that he will impose tariffs on Europe on its alcoholic beverages if they do not withdraw the “disgusting” 50% tariff on North American whiskey. https://t.co/R1PpWlcLOy https://t.co/DQFUmWvuUN