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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Dee-Ann Durbin and Mae Anderson

US wine shops and importers say Trump's threatened 200% tariff on European wines would kill demand

Trump Tariffs Alcohol - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

The United States is suddenly looking less bubbly for European wines.

President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned 50% tariff on American whiskey. Wine sellers and importers said a tariff of that size would essentially shut down the European wine business in the U.S.

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