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Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on EU Alcohol Amid Trade War

3/13/2025

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President Trump has issued a bold warning of a staggering 200% tariff on European alcohol, including beloved wine and champagne, unless the EU lifts its hefty 50% tariff on American whiskey. This brewing trade conflict, ignited by recent U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum, threatens to shake up the alcohol market and hit consumers hard.

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President Trump has issued a bold warning of a staggering 200% tariff on European alcohol, including beloved wine and champagne, unless the EU lifts its hefty 50% tariff on American whiskey. This brewing trade conflict, ignited by recent U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum, threatens to shake up the alcohol market and hit consumers hard.