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Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wines over digital tax dispute

16 Haziran 2026France 24

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning of a potential 100 percent tariff on French wines and champagne if France does not repeal its digital services tax. This tax, enacted in 2019, imposes a three percent levy on revenues earned by major technology companies operating in France, including prominent US…
The move highlights ongoing tensions between the US and France over digital taxation policies.
The digital services tax introduced by France has been a contentious issue, particularly among US tech giants who argue that it unfairly targets them. The US government has previously indicated that it views such taxes as discriminatory and has threatened retaliatory measures.
Trump's threat to impose tariffs on French wine is a strategic maneuver that underscores the complexities of international trade relations, particularly in the digital economy. By targeting a culturally significant product, he aims to leverage France's economic interests to negotiate the repeal of the digital tax.

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