Donald Trump on Monday, January 19 threatened 200% tariffs on French wine and champagne over France’s intentions to decline the US leader’s invitation to join his “board of peace.” The board was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of war-torn Gaza, but the charter does not appear to limit its role to the occupied Palestinian territory.
“I’ll put a 200% tariff on his wines and champagnes. And he’ll join. But he doesn’t have to join,” Trump said, referring to French President Emmanuel Macron. A source close to Macron told AFP on Monday that France “does not intend to answer favorably” to the invitation.
The board’s charter “goes beyond the sole framework of Gaza,” the source close to the French president said.
I’ll make sure to buy french wine from now on <3
try to get some of the stuff from the Jura region, the vin jaune is pretty good. also, they have something called “oxidative wine”, which fucking slaps, imo.
Never heard of this. Had to search.
As a wine fan, I’m super curious. I’d like to try. Though I’m not sure I want umami flavored wine.
honestly, to me it was really delicious. the one i enjoyed the most had a nutty taste to it.
I’m more of a beer guy but I think I would prefer French wines from now on.
North and East of France also has beer, similar culture as the neighboring Belgium and Germany.