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Showing Original Post only (View all)Trump threatens 200% tariff on E.U. booze over tax on U.S. whiskey [View all]
Source: NBC
President Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to impose 200% tariffs on alcohol from the European Union in response to the region's retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., further escalating tensions between two longtime trading partners.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, the president claimed that the E.U. was "formed for the sole purpose of taking advantage of the United States" while calling it "one of the most hostile and abusive taxing and tariffing authorities in the World." Trump claimed the protectionist move "would be great for the Wine and Champagne businesses in the U.S."
Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/trump-threatens-200-tariff-eu-booze-tax-us-whiskey-rcna196192
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Trump threatens 200% tariff on E.U. booze over tax on U.S. whiskey [View all]
LetMyPeopleVote
Mar 2025
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US does not and cannot make official appelation "Champagne". But tRump might try a Gulf move. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Mar 2025
#4
Coors Light is made in the US...unfortunately, they're going to pay for the aluminum tariff
Prairie Gates
Mar 2025
#11
If I can't get my fucking Campari and amaros I'm for real going to lose my shit
Prairie Gates
Mar 2025
#9
By "Wine and Champagne businesses in the U.S." I am sure he means Trump Winery
whopis01
Mar 2025
#15
If I recall correctly, the Kennedy clan got their money from 'rum running'...
NotHardly
Mar 2025
#22
This is absurd. I blame those who voted for him. They must be thrilled prices are going up.
OLDMDDEM
Mar 2025
#27
These tariffs are disastrous for the bourbon industry ... this is jobs."
LetMyPeopleVote
Mar 2025
#31