News — French wine tariffs

U.S.-France relations soured this past week after President Trump threatened to impose a devastating 200% tariff on French wine and Champagne, a move that could effectively wipe out the market in the United States.

French wine exports to the US face tariff challenges in late 2025, shifting focus to high-value Champagne and Grand Crus. As December trade data trickles in, French wine exports to the US are showing a strategic shift in response to persistent tariff pressures.