Trump Warns of Steep Tariffs on French Wine Over Tech Tax Dispute
WHO:
CNBC - President Donald Trump
CNBC - President Emmanuel Macron
WHAT:
CNBC - Trump stated, "I asked [President Emmanuel Macron] not to charge American companies, and if they do, I have no choice but to charge a 100% tariff on all champagnes and all wines coming out of France."
CNBC - Trump warned that France must scrap a 3% tech "sales tax" or face 100% tariffs on U.S. imports of French wines and champagne.
Engadget - Trump threatened a 100% tariff on France's wine industry over its digital tax.
WHERE:
CNBC - The G7 summit is taking place in Évian-les-Bains, France.
WHEN:
CNBC - The digital services tax was approved by French lawmakers in 2019.
WHY:
CNBC - Trump stated he asked Macron not to charge American companies, indicating that if France proceeds with the tax, he would have no choice but to impose tariffs.
HOW:
CNBC - The digital services tax involves a 3% levy on gross revenues generated in France by large technology companies, including U.S. giants such as Amazon, Meta, and Alphabet.
(UPDATED June 15, 2026 18:30 UTC)
Trump has made a bold statement regarding trade with France, saying he asked President Emmanuel Macron not to impose charges on American companies. He warned that if such charges are implemented, he would have no choice but to impose a 100% tariff on all champagnes and wines coming from France. This announcement highlights ongoing tensions in international trade relations.
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(UPDATED June 15, 2026 15:02 UTC)
At the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, President Trump has issued a stern warning to President Macron, stating that France must eliminate its 3% tech sales tax or face a staggering 100% tariff on U.S. imports of French wines and champagne. This digital services tax, which was approved by French lawmakers in 2019, imposes a levy on the gross revenues of major tech companies operating in France, including American giants like Amazon, Meta, and Alphabet. Trump emphasized that he urged Macron not to charge American companies, making it clear that if France moves forward with the tax, he would have no choice but to impose tariffs.