Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs on French Wines
President Trump wants President Macron to join a new group called the Board of Peace to help solve problems around the world.
Macron said no, so Trump threatened to make French wines and champagnes much more expensive in the U.S. This is to try to convince Macron to change his mind.
Macron's term as president ends in 2027, and he can't run again.
Trump also invited other countries, like Russia, to join the Board of Peace.
Some people think this new group might cause problems for the United Nations.
Macron, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, said Europe would not be intimidated or give in to bullies.
Trump responded by saying that Macron would be out of office soon and that nobody wants him.
Trump threatens to impose a 200% tariff on French wines and champagnes to pressure Macron into joining the Board of Peace.
Macron intends to decline the invitation, viewing the initiative as potentially undermining the United Nations.
The Board of Peace aims to resolve global conflicts, starting with Gaza, and requires a $1 billion fee for long-term membership.
Trump also invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to join the Board of Peace.
Macron's presidential term ends in May 2027, and he cannot run for a third term.
- Who
- U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron
- What
- Trump threatens to impose 200% tariffs on French wines and champagnes to pressure Macron into joining the Board of Peace initiative.
- When
- January 20, 2026
- Where
- United States and France
- Why
- To persuade Macron to join the Board of Peace and address global conflicts.
Trump's Perspective
Macron's Perspective
Board of Peace Initiative
Trump's Perspective
Trump believes imposing tariffs will pressure Macron to join the Board of Peace, which aims to resolve global conflicts.
Macron's Perspective
Macron intends to decline the invitation, viewing the initiative as potentially undermining the United Nations.
Tariffs as Leverage
Trump's Perspective
Trump sees tariffs as a tool to influence Macron's decision and ensure cooperation.
Macron's Perspective
Macron's camp views the tariffs as an unfair and coercive measure.
- Tariff Rate
- 200%
- Targeted Goods
- French wines and champagnes
- Board of Peace Proposal
- Aimed at resolving global conflicts, starting with Gaza
- Macron's Term End
- May 2027
- Membership Fee
- $1 billion for memberships lasting more than three years
- Invited Countries
- About 60 countries, including Russia
Sources
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