Former U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed imposing tariffs as high as 200% on European Union products, including wine, as part of a broader trade retaliation strategy. The announcement, made via social media, has sparked concerns over a potential escalation in transatlantic trade tensions.
Trump’s post outlined plans to target key EU exports, citing unfair trade practices and the need to protect American industries. The proposed tariffs, if implemented, could significantly impact European winemakers and other sectors reliant on U.S. markets.
The move has drawn sharp criticism from EU officials, who have vowed to respond with countermeasures. Analysts warn that such a trade war could have far-reaching consequences for both economies, particularly amid ongoing global economic uncertainties.
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Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs on EU Wine and Champagne – Retaliation Measures Announced
Source: Nikkei Shimbun
https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUB13CB00T10C25A3000000/
March 13, 2025, 22:10 (Subscription Article)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 200% tariffs on EU products, including wine and champagne, unless the European Union removes additional tariffs on American whiskey. Trump made the statement on his social media platform, escalating tensions in an ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and the EU.
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2: Netizen Reactions
“There are alternatives like Chilean or South American wines. It’s not like the U.S. has no other options.”
3: Netizen Reactions
“Trump genuinely believes that ‘foreign countries pay the tariffs.’ This will keep escalating until he realizes how wrong he is. It’s pure idiocy.”
4: Netizen Reactions
“He starts the fight, then throws a tantrum when they retaliate. What’s even the point?”
5: Netizen Reactions
“The EU should just slap a 400% tariff on American products. Honestly, American whiskey is just muddy water—cheap and easy to get, but that’s about it.”
6: Netizen Reactions
“People call this ‘Tariff Poker.’ Who will come out on top?”
7: Netizen Reactions
“High-end wines are about to become ultra-high-end.”
8: Netizen Reactions
“Every action has a reaction—it’s basic logic. Instead of targeting actual opponents, Trump keeps turning allies into enemies. It’s ridiculous.”
9: Netizen Reactions
“Some people won’t change until they’re six feet under.”
10: Netizen Reactions
“Go ahead, keep it up. This is entertaining.”
11: Netizen Reactions
“Doesn’t Trump realize his tariff tactics hurt his own people? His supporters in the Rust Belt manufacturing sector are taking a huge hit. His administration is filled with real estate moguls and investors who don’t care about the average American.”
12: Netizen Reactions
“Thanks to that sniper missing, the world’s in chaos.”
13: Netizen Reactions
“If Shinzo Abe were still alive, he could’ve advised Trump. But that idiot Yamagami probably doesn’t even regret what he did.”
14: Netizen Reactions
“Who’s really suffering here? Americans who can’t enjoy European wines anymore. But Trump only drinks Diet Coke, so he wouldn’t get it. Mixing wine with Diet Coke is surprisingly good, though—South African wines work just fine for that.”
15: Netizen Reactions
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16: Netizen Reactions
“Another self-imposed economic sanction is about to be completed.”
17: Netizen Reactions
“My German coworker sarcastically calls Coca-Cola ‘Atlanta Wine’ or ‘Atlanta Spätlese.'”
18: Netizen Reactions
“What’s even famous about American whiskey? Bourbon, sure, but what else?”
19: Netizen Reactions
“A 200% tariff means a $100 bottle of wine now costs how much?”
20: Netizen Reactions
“Just another successful small business owner turned president.”
21: Netizen Reactions
“Hashimoto: 200%! (laughs)”
22: Netizen Reactions
“American manufacturing is already struggling. If foreign parts get more expensive, what’s the plan? Even if factories move back, there’s no skilled workforce left.”
23: Netizen Reactions
“I don’t drink, so I wouldn’t know, but is California wine really that bad?”
24: Netizen Reactions
“Double the tariffs! This is getting absurd.”
25: Netizen Reactions
“He’s probably targeting all whiskey and bourbon too.”
26: Netizen Reactions
“Yeah, he’s definitely going after all whiskey and bourbon.”
