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Trump declares economic war: Vows 200 percent tax on European alcohol!

Washington, D.C. A fresh trade war is on the horizon as former U.S. President Donald Trump has hovered to put a massive 200 tariff on European wine, champagne, and liquor.

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Washington, D.C. A fresh trade war is on the horizon as former U.S. President Donald Trump has hovered to put a massive 200 tariff on European wine, champagne, and liquor. This warning comes in response to the European Union’s decision to poke a 50 tariff on American whiskey, set to take effect on April 1.

Trump’s stern warning to the EU

In a fiery social media post, Trump made it clear that he wo n’t tolerate what he perceives as illegal trade practices.However, the U," If the EU moves forward with its 50 duty on American whiskey.S. will avenge with a 200 tariff on all wine, champagne, and alcohol coming from France and other EU nations," he declared. Trump also claimed that such a move would greatly profit the American wine and champagne assiduity.

Raising pressures in global trade

Trump’s rearmost reflections are in line with his long- standing approach to tariffs. Since hisre-election, he has aggressively pushed for" equal treatment" in global trade, targeting nations like Canada, Mexico, China, and India with hefty impositions. His station has reignited fears of a full-bloated trade war, with affected nations considering countermeasures.

Global economic fallout?

With pressures rising, assiduity experts advise that a US- EU trade clash could oppressively impact global requests. European winemakers, particularly those in France and Italy, are bracing for heavy losses if Trump’s tariff trouble becomes a reality. Meanwhile, American whiskey exporters are formerly feeling the heat from the EU’s proposed duty hike.

As April 1 approaches, all eyes are on the White House and Brussels, staying to see whether tactfulness prevails or a new trade war officially begins.

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