French President Emmanuel Macron stated he expects a "respectful but firm" dialogue with US President Donald Trump at the G7 summit regarding tariffs, emphasizing that duties between G7 countries are not beneficial and that France's digital tax is part of its legislation.
Donald Trump warned France it faces 100% US tariffs on wine and champagne if it proceeds with a digital tax on American tech firms. The ultimatum was delivered before a G7 meeting with Emmanuel Macron, contradicting reports of a settled dispute.
President Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on French wines and champagnes in response to France's 3% digital services tax on tech giants. He urged President Macron to abolish the tax to avoid the tariffs.
US President Donald Trump has threatened France with 100% tariffs on all French wines and champagne if it does not scrap its 3% digital services tax on American tech companies. The warning was issued directly to French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of the G7 summit.
French wine exports to Russia saw a tenfold increase in value in Q1 2026 compared to Q1 2025, reaching over €9 million. This surge places France fourth among European wine exporters to Russia, behind Italy, Latvia, and Poland. The rise coincides with a sharp decline in domestic Russian wine production.
