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Trump threatens to impose 100% tariffs on French wines over digital tax dispute

15 Haziran 2026France 24

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on French wines if France does not eliminate its digital services tax on tech companies. This statement comes as Trump prepares to attend the G7 summit in the French Alps.
French President Emmanuel Macron has firmly rejected the idea of abolishing the tax, which generates significant revenue for the French government.
The digital services tax has been a contentious issue in international trade, particularly as countries seek to tax large tech firms that often pay minimal taxes despite substantial revenues. Trump's administration has previously taken a hardline stance on trade, using tariffs as a tool to negotiate better terms for…
Trump's threat of tariffs highlights the ongoing tensions between the US and France over digital taxation. The potential imposition of such tariffs could have significant implications for trade relations and the wine industry, which is a vital sector for France.

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