Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wine over tech tax
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President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on French wine imports in retaliation for France's digital services tax, the New York Post reported. The threat comes as G7 leaders gather in France for their annual summit. Trump made the comment during a meeting with technology executives, according to the report.
The Tariff Threat
President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on French wine imports, according to a New York Post report published Saturday. The threat is retaliation for France's digital services tax, which targets US tech giants like Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon. Trump made the comment during a meeting with technology executives, the newspaper reported, citing an unnamed source.
G7 Summit Context
The threat comes as Trump travels to Biarritz, France, for the G7 summit, which begins Saturday. The digital tax has been a point of contention between the US and France, with Washington launching an investigation into the levy in July. French President Emmanuel Macron has defended the tax, saying it targets revenue generated in France by digital companies.
Trump Publishes Macron's Private Message
President Donald Trump publicly shared a private message from French President Emmanuel Macron, proposing a G7 meeting in Paris and discussing Syria, Iran, and Greenland. The disclosure marks a break from diplomatic norms.
200% tariff threat and peace board
President Trump threatened 200% tariffs on French wines and champagnes, double the 100% reported earlier. The threat was linked to persuading President Macron to join a 'Board of Peace' initiative for global conflict resolution. Trump also stated that 'nobody wants him' in reference to Macron.
What's Next
The G7 summit is set to continue through Monday, with trade tensions expected to be a key topic. It remains unclear whether Trump will follow through on the tariff threat or if a compromise can be reached with France.
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Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wine over tech tax
