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(169,366 posts) Thu Mar 13, 2025, 08:29 AM Mar 2025

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 OP

FAFO Marthe48 Mar 2025 #1

I'd settle for regular concrete. n/t whopis01 Mar 2025 #14

or a dirty sock johnnyfins Mar 2025 #33

While running the country into the ground................. Lovie777 Mar 2025 #2

A lot of wealthy Republicans are going to be unhappy. yardwork Mar 2025 #7

Especially Hegseth mdbl Mar 2025 #18

His strategy with trade policy is "chicken". forgotmylogin Mar 2025 #32

nana boo boo...infinity johnnyfins Mar 2025 #34

Alcohol taxes at one time were known as vice taxes. bucolic_frolic Mar 2025 #3

US does not and cannot make official appelation "Champagne". But tRump might try a Gulf move. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Mar 2025 #4

It would be better if the Champagne region became the 52nd state Prairie Gates Mar 2025 #10

Do it! Keep burning bridges. we can do it Mar 2025 #5

While your standing on them! BattleRow Mar 2025 #38

Asshole doubles down on dumbass plan. Scrivener7 Mar 2025 #6

Are Republicans going to finally push back? IronLionZion Mar 2025 #8

Coors Light is made in the US...unfortunately, they're going to pay for the aluminum tariff Prairie Gates Mar 2025 #11

Colbert joked about selling beer in plastic bags or cartons like milk IronLionZion Mar 2025 #19

Can't come close to meeting the demand Prairie Gates Mar 2025 #20

If I can't get my fucking Campari and amaros I'm for real going to lose my shit Prairie Gates Mar 2025 #9

There are some empty shelves GardenGnome Mar 2025 #12

Trump lie #????? Gimpyknee Mar 2025 #13

Sounds incredibly paranoid to me birdographer Mar 2025 #16

This is Putin's position, and why Russian propaganda backed Brexit Prairie Gates Mar 2025 #21

By "Wine and Champagne businesses in the U.S." I am sure he means Trump Winery whopis01 Mar 2025 #15

Trump Hotel drink prices will go up?? riversedge Mar 2025 #23

Another stupid move by the stable genius. Dave Bowman Mar 2025 #17

If I recall correctly, the Kennedy clan got their money from 'rum running'... NotHardly Mar 2025 #22

Trade War MissouriDem47 Mar 2025 #24

Trump doesn't want to say he started a trade war, but.... JohnnyRingo Mar 2025 #25

Obviously he's lost whatever little mind he had. NNadir Mar 2025 #26

I think the worst of it is realizing mnhtnbb Mar 2025 #35

She really was magnificent in her upbeat presence. I was filled... NNadir Mar 2025 #36

This is absurd. I blame those who voted for him. They must be thrilled prices are going up. OLDMDDEM Mar 2025 #27

I quit drinking 40 years ago CountAllVotes Mar 2025 #28

He's trying to be another Putin Owens Mar 2025 #29

Trump threatens 200% tariff on European alcohol as trade war escalates LetMyPeopleVote Mar 2025 #30

These tariffs are disastrous for the bourbon industry ... this is jobs." LetMyPeopleVote Mar 2025 #31

I am FAIRLY sure... jmowreader Mar 2025 #37

Trump wants everyone to know... dchill Mar 2025 #39