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President Donald Trump has warned France must scrap a 3% tech 'sales tax' or face 100% tariffs on U.S. imports of its wines and champagne.

Évian-les-Bains, France

Who
President Donald Trump, President Emmanuel Macron, NY Post
What
President Donald Trump has warned France must scrap a 3% tech 'sales tax' or face 100% tariffs on U.S. imports of its wines and champagne.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:38:30 GMT · 8h 3m ago
Where
Évian-les-Bains, France ·
Why
France approved a 3% digital services tax in 2019, which levies gross revenues generated in France by large technology companies, including U.S. giants such as Amazon, Meta, and Alphabet.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

If implemented, the 100% tariff would significantly impact the French wine industry, as exports to the U.S. constitute about one-fifth of its total global sales, valued at approximately $2 billion annually.

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