Donald Trump, european union and trade deal
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A threatened 30% tariff on European wines would hurt many U.S. companies while hiking prices at home and in restaurants, industry experts warn.
U.S. agreement, secured by President Donald Trump in Scotland, imposes a 15% tariff on most European goods but does not outline a tariff for the wine and spirits industry.
European goods entering the US will face a 15% tariff following an agreement between President Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. While the deal avoids a harsher 30% tariff,
A new trade deal imposing 15% tariffs on EU imports to the U.S. currently excludes the wine and spirits industry. Spirits stocks reversed early gains Monday as uncertainty around their tariff exposure seeped in.
As Trump eyes an Aug. 1 deadline for countries to come to trade deals or face the tariffs that he originally announced in April, he has touted the agreements he has made in recent days — while maintaining that it would be difficult to meet with all world leaders.
The 15% tariff would be lower than previously threatened, but it would remain a high duty on America’s largest trading partner.