French wine exports to US plummet 21% amid tariff tensions
French wine exports to US dropped 21% in 2025 during tariff dispute escalation.
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Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs on French wines and champagnes if France does not eliminate its 3% digital services tax on major technology companies, ahead of a G7 summit in Évian where he is scheduled to meet President Emmanuel Macron.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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French wine and spirits exports to US decline 21% in 2025
French wine and spirits exports to the United States fell 21% in 2025 according to the French exporters federation. The US market remains the primary export destination for French wine and spirits, representing 21% of total exports for the sector, though tariff rates increased from 10% to 15%.
Donald Trump threatens 100% tariffs on French wine and champagne
Donald Trump stated in an interview with the New York Post that the United States would impose 100% tariffs on all French wines and champagnes if France does not eliminate its 3% digital services tax on major technology companies. Trump indicated he had directly requested that Emmanuel Macron remove the tax, warning that the US would have "no other choice" but to implement the tariffs.
Trump and Macron to meet at G7 summit in Évian
US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron are scheduled to meet at the G7 summit taking place in Évian-les-Bains in Haute-Savoie, France from June 15-17, 2026. Trump will host Macron at a dinner at the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday evening.
France maintains 3% digital services tax on major technology companies
France enacted a 3% tax on digital services revenue in 2019 targeting major technology companies including Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, and Microsoft. The tax applies to revenue generated on French territory by these firms. In late 2025, French lawmakers voted to increase the tax from 3% to 15% as part of the 2026 budget examination.
Trump previously threatened 200% tariffs on French wine in January 2026
In January 2026, Donald Trump threatened to impose 200% tariffs on French wines and spirits after France refused to join his proposed Peace Council for resolving international conflicts.
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Trump escalates wine tariff threat amid France digital tax dispute
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on French wine over France's digital services tax dispute.