Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wine over digital tax

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Washington could impose a 100% tariff on French wine imports if France does not repeal its digital services tax, which targets large American technology companies. The statement comes ahead of the upcoming G7 summit.

According to Trump, he has already conveyed the message to French President Emmanuel Macron, urging Paris to abandon the 3% tax on revenues generated by major U.S. tech firms. He said that if the tax remains in place, the United States would have no choice but to respond with significant trade measures.

France introduced the digital services tax in 2019, applying it to companies generating more than €25 million in revenue within France and more than €750 million globally. Washington has long criticized the measure, arguing that it unfairly targets American technology giants.

Alcoholic beverages remain one of the European Union’s most important exports to the United States. According to Eurostat data, exports of wine and spirits from the EU to the U.S. were valued at approximately €9 billion in 2024. Currently, EU wine and spirits exports to the American market face a 15% tariff.

This is not the first time Trump has threatened tariffs on European alcoholic beverages. He previously floated the possibility of imposing tariffs of up to 200% on wines and other alcoholic products from France and the EU amid broader trade disputes between Washington and its European partners.

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