US President says he will take the measure if European bloc countries apply 50% rate on US whiskey
United States President Donald Trump (Republican), said on Thursday (13.mar.2025) that will apply 200% tariffs to all wines, champagne and other EU beverages (Union Europe). The Republican threatened to impose rates if the European block does not remove “immediately” 50% taxes on US whiskey.
“If this fare is not removed immediately, the US will soon apply a 200% rate on all wines, champagne and alcoholic products from France and other EU -represented countries.”said Trump on one on the Truth Social Network.
On Wednesday (12.mar), the EU that would retaliate US tariffs of 25% on steel and aluminum imports, which also Brazil.
Among the measures announced, the European block said it would apply tariffs on products that are US symbols such as the whisly bourbon, jeans and motorcycles Harley-Davidson. The tariffs will come into force, according to the EU, from April 1st.
In the publication, the Republican criticized the EU by stating that the block would be “One of the most hostile and abusive tax authorities in the world”and that would have been created “With the sole purpose of taking advantage” from the US.
According to the agency , The EU exported 4.9 billion euros in wine to the US, with France and Italy being the largest exporters.
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The US President began applying import rates to other countries since January 20. Trump has already imposed rates on Canadian and Mexican products, but turned back after 2 countries meet US requirements.
In relation to the EU, considered the largest commercial partner in the US, Trump that “Definitely” would apply rates to the block, which also said it would respond with “ to new tariffs.
He wants to reduce US imports in order to expand the national industry. According to the Republican, 200% tariffs on European beverages “It will be great for the wine and champagne business in the US”.
In another publication this Thursday (13.mar), the Republican said that other countries do not practice free trade with the US government, but “Stupid Commerce”. Trump said the “All world” I would be stealing the US.
