Wine Businesses Fear Disaster in Threat of Huge Tariffs
President Trump’s threat to impose 200 percent fees on European wines could harm importers, distributors, retailers and restaurants without necessarily helping U.S. producers.
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Trump threatens 200% tariff on European wine and Champagne
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Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU
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