Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on French Wine as Macron Rejects 'Board of Peace'

• Donald Trump threatened a 200% tariff on French wine and champagne after Emmanuel Macron rejected an invitation to join Trump's 'Board of Peace'.
• The 'Board of Peace', initially for Gaza's post-war reconstruction, has a broader mandate, causing concern among European allies.
• France cited concerns that the board's charter goes beyond Gaza and could conflict with UN principles, confirming they will not join.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin, Argentina's Javier Milei, and Canada's Mark Carney have also been invited to the board, which seeks $1 billion contributions for permanent membership.
• Trump also plans a 10% tariff on goods from several European nations starting February 1 until Greenland is ceded to the US, citing strategic value and rare earth minerals.

Why It Matters: Trump uses tariff threats to pressure allies into geopolitical initiatives, raising concerns about international relations.