Trump Threatens France with 200% Tariffs, Leaks Macron's Private Message

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News18•20-01-2026, 15:38
Trump Threatens France with 200% Tariffs, Leaks Macron's Private Message
- •Donald Trump threatened a 200% import duty on French wine and champagne if France refuses to join his 'Board of Peace'.
- •Trump publicly shared a private message from Emmanuel Macron on Truth Social, where Macron questioned Trump's Greenland stance.
- •France had previously mocked the US over its reasons for interest in Greenland, comparing them to illogical scenarios.
- •The 'Board of Peace' was initially for Gaza's reconstruction but its scope may extend to other international conflicts.
- •French sources called Trump's tariff threat 'unacceptable and ineffective,' stating such pressure tactics won't influence their foreign policy.
Why It Matters: Donald Trump's tariff threats and public disclosure of Macron's private message escalate US-France tensions.
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