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Trump threatens 200% tariffs on all alcohol from EU countries
March 13, 2025
18:33
President Donald Trump has escalated tensions with the European Union, threatening to impose tariffs of up to 200% on all alcoholic products from the EU in retaliation for the bloc’s new 50% tariff on U.S. whiskey. The dispute, which comes as part of broader trade tensions, is sparking fears of a potential trade war between the U.S. and its European allies.
Trump, 78, voiced his fury over the European Union’s decision to levy the steep tariff on American whiskey, which will take effect in April. The president took to Truth Social on Thursday to denounce the move, calling the EU “one of the most hostile and abusive taxing and tariffing authorities in the world.”
“If this Tariff is not removed immediately, the U.S. will shortly place a 200% tariff on all WINES, CHAMPAGNES, & ALCOHOLIC PRODUCTS COMING OUT OF FRANCE AND OTHER E.U. REPRESENTED COUNTRIES. This will be great for the wine and champagne businesses in the U.S.,” Trump warned, threatening significant financial ramifications for EU alcoholic exports.
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The president’s remarks align with his broader agenda to combat what he perceives as unfair trade practices and reduce the U.S. trade deficit. “The U.S. doesn’t have free trade. We have ‘Stupid Trade.’ The Entire World is RIPPING US OFF!!!” Trump continued in his Truth Social post.
The latest tariff dispute comes after the European Union’s announcement of a 50% tariff on American whiskey, set to take effect next month. The decision follows the Trump administration’s imposition of tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports earlier this week, which sparked the EU’s retaliatory move.
In response, European officials are preparing to impose counter-tariffs on a range of U.S. goods. These include agricultural products like poultry, beef, and dairy, as well as non-food items such as mattresses, chandeliers, and more. The EU’s decision is part of an ongoing effort to counter U.S. trade policies that they view as detrimental to European businesses.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed her concern over the escalating trade conflict, emphasizing the negative impact tariffs have on both sides of the Atlantic. In a statement, von der Leyen said, “We deeply regret this measure. Tariffs are taxes. They are bad for business, and even worse for consumers.”
She warned that the new tariffs would disrupt supply chains, create economic uncertainty, and potentially lead to job losses. “Prices will go up. In Europe and in the United States,” she added. However, von der Leyen also signaled that the EU remains open to negotiations, stressing the desire for a “meaningful dialogue” with the U.S. to resolve the issue and suspend the tariffs.
The escalating tariff dispute between the U.S. and the European Union is part of a broader pattern of trade tensions under the Trump administration. Over the past month, the president has also clashed with neighboring countries Canada and Mexico over a 25% tariff, which followed concessions on border security. These ongoing trade disputes suggest that the U.S. is intensifying its confrontational stance on international trade, raising questions about the long-term consequences for global markets.
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As both sides prepare for further economic fallout, the potential for expanded tariffs continues to loom, with industries on both continents bracing for the economic impact. The outcome of these trade negotiations could reshape U.S.-EU relations for years, with the global economy watching closely, and even worse for consumers.”
She warned that the new tariffs would disrupt supply chains, create economic uncertainty, and potentially lead to job losses. “Prices will go up. In Europe and the United States,” she added. However, von der Leyen also signaled that the EU remains open to negotiations, stressing the desire for a “meaningful dialogue” with the U.S. to resolve the issue and suspend the tariffs.
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