Trump threatens 200% tariff on French wines as Macron reportedly snubs 'Board of Peace' seat
Published Tue, Jan 20 2026
12:35 AM EST
Lim Hui Jie@in/hui-jie-lim-a7371176/WATCH LIVEU.S. President Donald Trump meets with French President Emmanuel Macron during the 80th United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, New York, U.S., Sept. 23, 2025.
Alexander Drago | Reuters
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to impose 200% tariffs on French wines and champagne, as French President Emmanuel Macron is reportedly set to refuse joining his "Board of Peace" on Gaza.
When asked for a response by a reporter in Miami, Trump said "Well, nobody wants him because he's going to be out of office very soon. So you know, that's all right. What I'll do is ... I'll put a 200% tariff on his wines and champagnes, and he'll join. But he doesn't have to join."
Trump also reiterated his plans to control Greenland, saying that European leaders "won't push back too much."
"We have to have it ... They can't protect it," he added.
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