Trump threatens 200% tariff on European alcohol as trade war escalates

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President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to impose a massive tariff on European alcohol in response to the European Union’s retaliation against his steel and aluminum tariffs – a tit-for-tat escalation of a trade war that could easily get out of hand.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said his administration would impose a 200% tariff on alcoholic beverages from the EU unless it rescinds the 50% tariff the European government imposed Wednesday on US spirits.

“If this Tariff is not removed immediately, the U.S. will shortly place a 200% Tariff on all WINES, CHAMPAGNES, & ALCOHOLIC PRODUCTS COMING OUT OF FRANCE AND OTHER E.U. REPRESENTED COUNTRIES,” Trump said. “This will be great for the Wine and Champagne businesses in the U.S.”

 

 

 

[RaiderHaters Revenge 4,239]

Cool 

[squistion 1,952]

Just when you think it couldn't get any worse.

[Ron_Artest 1,065]

3 minutes ago, squistion said:

Just when you think it couldn't get any worse.

I've been saying this every day since Jan 20th....

And tomorrow I will say it again

[Hardcore troubadour 14,943]

Does this apply to the moon as well? 

[RaiderHaters Revenge 4,239]

3 minutes ago, Ron_Artest said:

I've been saying this every day since Jan 20th....

And tomorrow I will say it again

Every day is better and better. Watching you libs scream at the sky

[Hawkeye21 2,382]

How does this one hurt Americans?

[RaiderHaters Revenge 4,239]

5 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said:

How does this one hurt Americans?

Cause msnbc says so

temecula, Napa, central coast wine is just as good as frenchy sh1t

[MDC 7,133]

16 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said:

How does this one hurt Americans?

Wouldn’t it raise the cost of US prices for consumers and reduce the foreign demand for US products when Canada predictably retaliates with tariffs of its own?

How does it help Americans?

[Hawkeye21 2,382]

Just now, MDC said:

Wouldn’t it raise the cost of US prices for consumers and reduce the foreign demand for US products when Canada predictably retaliates with tariffs of its own?

How does it help Americans?

It should lead to Americans buy more American made products.  Everyone should have a local brewery, distillery or winery in their area.  Buy local.

[MDC 7,133]

2 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said:

It should lead to Americans buy more American made products.  Everyone should have a local brewery, distillery or winery in their area.  Buy local.

By the time you got that local distillery up and running, Weathervane Don will have paused the booze tariff and moved on to another shiny object. 

[Hawkeye21 2,382]

1 minute ago, MDC said:

By the time you got that local distillery up and running, Weathervane Don will have paused the booze tariff and moved on to another shiny object. 

What are you talking about?  They already exist.  There are multiple breweries, distilleries and wineries within 30 miles of me.  Do you not have any where you live?

Actually, all three exist in my small town of 4,000.

[MDC 7,133]

1 minute ago, Hawkeye21 said:

What are you talking about?  They already exist.  There are multiple breweries, distilleries and wineries within 30 miles of me.  Do you not have any where you live?

Actually, all three exist in my small town of 4,000.

I thought you were implying that Americans would start more of these businesses. 

We have a ton of breweries, wineries etc. in Philly. We also have a lot of American-owned English and Irish pubs that would theoretically be hurt in the short term by this tariff.

Of course, it’s all academic since the likelihood of Don committing to one of these shower thoughts for more than a few days at a time seems slim. 

[Hawkeye21 2,382]

1 minute ago, MDC said:

I thought you were implying that Americans would start more of these businesses. 

We have a ton of breweries, wineries etc. in Philly. We also have a lot of American-owned English and Irish pubs that would theoretically be hurt in the short term by this tariff.

Of course, it’s all academic since the likelihood of Don committing to one of these shower thoughts for more than a few days at a time seems slim. 

I was saying that we already have them and we don't need alcohol from Europe.

[MDC 7,133]

2 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said:

I was saying that we already have them and we don't need alcohol from Europe.

I’m saying a tariff on European booze is as likely to hurt US consumers and businesses as help them. But it’s sort of a moot point, since Don is unlikely to follow through on it for more than a few days at a time. 

[Hardcore troubadour 14,943]

I have a giant bottle of grey goose that will probably last me another ten years. And I drink American beer and wine. Guinness on occasion. I’ll pay up when I do.  

[weepaws 3,157]

Would be great if all sales of alcohol was made illegal, and those caught with alcohol where deported, using  the self-deport app.   Indeed 

[listen2me 23 1,825]

58 minutes ago, Ron_Artest said:

And tomorrow I will say it again

Lol

[Ron_Artest 1,065]

34 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said:

It should lead to Americans buy more American made products.  Everyone should have a local brewery, distillery or winery in their area.  Buy local.

This is the right answer.  I generally only buy NJ beer and CA wine because the NJ wine is too expensive and not as good.

[Hawkeye21 2,382]

5 minutes ago, weepaws said:

Would be great if all sales of alcohol was made illegal, and those caught with alcohol where deported, using  the self-deport app.   Indeed 

Why are you the way you are?

[Alias Detective 1,389]

37 minutes ago, MDC said:

Weathervane Don will have paused the booze tariff and moved on to another shiny object. 

 

30 minutes ago, MDC said:

 

Of course, it’s all academic since the likelihood of Don committing to one of these shower thoughts for more than a few days at a time seems slim. 

 

25 minutes ago, MDC said:

But it’s sort of a moot point, since Don is unlikely to follow through on it for more than a few days at a time. 

Hey broken record.  Try a new headline.  Idiot!

[weepaws 3,157]

11 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said:

Why are you the way you are?

Christ.   Why are you the wicked person you are? 

[Hawkeye21 2,382]

1 minute ago, weepaws said:

Christ.   Why are you the wicked person you are? 

For a man of Christ, you are very hateful.

Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.

[HB Localboy 121]

There is NO TARRIFF on Kentucky Bourbon!!!!

 

Don't want to pay tarriffs?

 

BUY AMERICAN!  

[Mike Honcho 5,098]

4 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said:

For a man of Christ, you are very hateful.

Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.

Just not imported beer.   

[Hawkeye21 2,382]

1 minute ago, Mike Honcho said:

Just not imported beer.   

I may be getting some beer from Thailand.  My brother in law is there right now.

[Mike Honcho 5,098]

1 minute ago, Hawkeye21 said:

I may be getting some beer from Thailand.  My brother in law is there right now.

See if he can get me Scotch at the duty free store!

[weepaws 3,157]

8 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said:

For a man of Christ, you are very hateful.

Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.

That’s a lie, that’s what makes you the wicked person you are, you lie and deny Christ.  Yawn.  

Bible lesson time.   

1 Corinthians 6:10.  Nor thieves, covetous, nor drunks, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the Kingdom of God.  

So who’s lying Hawkeye, you or God?   Indeed Amen Thanks 

[Hawkeye21 2,382]

1 minute ago, weepaws said:

That’s a lie, that’s what makes you the wicked person you are, you lie and deny Christ.  Yawn.  

Bible lesson time.   

1 Corinthians 6:10.  Nor thieves, covetous, nor drunks, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the Kingdom of God.  

So who’s lying Hawkeye, you or God?   Indeed Amen Thanks 

What's a lie?

[The Girlfriend 208]

1 hour ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said:

 

temecula, Napa, central coast wine is just as good as frenchy sh1t

No, it really isn’t.

[Maximum Overkill 1,740]

The Limeys, Frogs and Krauts are going to riot

[Mike Honcho 5,098]

Right before St. Patrick's day.  

[MDC 7,133]

5 minutes ago, Mike Honcho said:

Right before St. Patrick's day.  

Don’t worry: If Don tariffs Euro-booze tomorrow he’ll probably change his mind by Monday.

Squirrel!  

[Maximum Overkill 1,740]

Just now, MDC said:

Don’t worry: If Don tariffs Euro-booze tomorrow he’ll probably change his mind by Monday.

Squirrel!  

Don't worry, he's not raising Meth prices in Fishtown, you're good for now 

[RaiderHaters Revenge 4,239]

1 hour ago, The Girlfriend said:

No, it really isn’t.

That isn’t an opinion. Based on the rankings over the last 15 years. California wines have regularly ranked world wide 

[supermike80 1,804]

Hmmm...So domestic producers will have a difficulty selling their products in Europe, based on their new tariffs.  In an effort to cover their production costs, domestic producers will lower their prices in the US, to keep the volume flowing.   I like it.

Doesn't matter in Michigan anyway, liquor prices are set by the state.   But I see it being good for american spirit drinkers.

[Hawkeye21 2,382]

2 hours ago, Mike Honcho said:

Right before St. Patrick's day.  

I thought it didn't start until April?

[Mike Honcho 5,098]

Just now, Hawkeye21 said:

I thought it didn't start until April?

Yeah-but I'll still be celebrating deep into April. 

[Tree of Knowledge 1,705]

Buy American.  Our wine and spirits are much better anyways.  

[Tree of Knowledge 1,705]

4 hours ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said:

Cause msnbc says so

temecula, Napa, central coast wine is just as good as frenchy sh1t

The Great Lakes region also makes great wine.  Try a bottle.