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A threatened 30% tariff on European wines would hurt many U.S. companies while hiking prices at home and in restaurants, industry experts warn.
BRUSSELS - The tariff-and-spending accord announced Sunday by the United States and the European Union stands to avert a damaging trade war between two of the world’s largest economies, but it is lopsided in favor of President Donald Trump’s protectionist policies,
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Sunday that a framework deal imposing 15% tariffs on EU goods imported to the U.S. did not contain any decision regarding the wine and spirits industry, adding that an agreement for the sector would be examined in the coming weeks.
As Trump eyes an Aug. 1 deadline for countries to come to trade deals or face the tariffs that he originally announced in April, he has touted the agreements he has made in recent days — while maintaining that it would be difficult to meet with all world leaders.
President Trump is threatening a 200% tariff on European wine, Champagne, and spirits if the EU imposes tariffs on American whiskey. The European import tax was unveiled in response to steel and ...
On Thursday, President Donald Trump threatened to place a 200% tariff on alcoholic beverages from Europe— including wine, champagne and spirits — after the European Union imposed a 50% tariff ...
The preliminary deal imposes 15 percent tariffs on most E.U. goods, averts a trade war and leaves many details unresolved, including on wine and spirits. Here are industries on the line.