President Trump threatened the EU with a 200% tariff on imported wines, champagnes, and other alcoholic products if the bloc did not remove a duty on whiskey.

He posted on his Truth Social platform:

The European Union, one of the most hostile and abusive taxing and tariffing authorities in the World, which was formed for the sole purpose of taking advantage of the United States, has just put a nasty 50% Tariff on Whisky. If this Tariff is not removed immediately, the U.S. will shortly place a 200% Tariff on all WINES, CHAMPAGNES, & ALCOHOLIC PRODUCTS COMING OUT OF FRANCE AND OTHER E.U. REPRESENTED COUNTRIES. This will be great for the Wine and Champagne businesses in the U.S.

 

 

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/live/trump-tariffs-live-updates-trump-threatens-200-tariff-on-european-wine-champagne-191201568.html

 

Psst, Trump, the US doesn't have a champagne business, since champagne is produced in France only. At best the US has some mediocre sparkling wine.

4 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

President Trump threatened the EU with a 200% tariff on imported wines, champagnes, and other alcoholic products if the bloc did not remove a duty on whiskey.

He posted on his Truth Social platform:

The European Union, one of the most hostile and abusive taxing and tariffing authorities in the World, which was formed for the sole purpose of taking advantage of the United States, has just put a nasty 50% Tariff on Whisky. If this Tariff is not removed immediately, the U.S. will shortly place a 200% Tariff on all WINES, CHAMPAGNES, & ALCOHOLIC PRODUCTS COMING OUT OF FRANCE AND OTHER E.U. REPRESENTED COUNTRIES. This will be great for the Wine and Champagne businesses in the U.S.

 

 

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/live/trump-tariffs-live-updates-trump-threatens-200-tariff-on-european-wine-champagne-191201568.html

 

Psst, Trump, the US doesn't have a champagne business, since champagne is produced in France only. At best the US has some mediocre sparkling wine.

 

If it's that bad then just make 300% then.

43 minutes ago, nauseus said:

 

If it's that bad then just make 300% then.

Sure, that will guarantee that there will be no champagne available for his buddies, because imports will come to a halt. What they gonna drink, sparkling apple cider?

Only someone with the mindset of a 10 year old would post a picture to make his point.

55 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

Psst, Trump, the US doesn't have a champagne business, since champagne is produced in France only. At best the US has some mediocre sparkling wine.

Wow. Thats the big lie? The fact that Trump said "champagne" instead of "sparkling wine"? Like so many others of us, who arent wine snobs? 

 

Trump derangement at its finest

 

I dont drink wine so I will trust your expertise on "mediocre sparkling wine"

https://sommelierschoiceawards.com/en/winner-brands/wines/2023/iris-vineyards-2165/iris-vineyards-brut-sparkling-wine-7051.htm

9 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

I dont drink wine so I will trust your expertise on "mediocre sparkling wine"

 

Because you can't afford wine in your third world location, doesn't mean Trump's billionaire buddies don't like champagne, and they surely know the difference with sparkling wine.

My grandfather always told me to never trust anyone who doesn’t drink.

American sparking wine tastes like piธธ

The US does have Champagne businesses, so I think it the OP with the IQ issue. 

 

 

3 minutes ago, mogandave said:

The US does have Champagne businesses, so I think it the OP with the IQ issue. 

 

 

 

Champagne selling businesses you mean, which will run dry soon, because the Champagne region in France is the only place in the world that produces champagne.

 

You want to discuss IQ's?

 

 

9 minutes ago, mogandave said:

The US does have Champagne businesses, so I think it the OP with the IQ issue. 

 

 

I think hes referring to the fact that the Euros impose protectionist rules on product names so Champagne can only be made in France and that we have an agreement that only French Champagne can be called Champagne, except Korbel and Cooks, which are American Champagnes and labeled as such, but if it has bubbles, most folks call it Champagne here, so this topic is probably the stupidest example of Trump hate ever seen here and thats saying a lot.

https://cookschampagne.com/

3 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Korbel and Cooks, which are American Champagnes

 

 

Korbel and Cook's are both well-known brands of sparkling wine, often referred to as "California champagne" due to their production in California, not the actual Champagne region of France

 

https://www.tastingtable.com/1683845/worst-budget-champagne-to-drink/

 

While Cook's Brut California Champagne might have "champagne" on the label, we have to reiterate the facts. The term — "California champagne" — is a clever marketing trick, and California produces some pretty incredible wines. But this isn't actual champagne; it's a sparkling wine.

Additionally, Cook's Brut California Champagne has another glaring issue on its label: the flavor doesn't match the description. "Brut" falls among the driest categories for a champagne or sparkling wine. In other words, it's not meant to impart a sweet flavor. In fact, official wine regulations recognize brut as containing 12 grams of sugar maximum — meaning it's even drier than an extra-dry wine.

Cook's Brut, however, doesn't fit the bill. The wine is notably sweet. And maybe that's your thing. But when it comes to decoding a wine label, we prefer designations that are accurate, allowing us to plan for a wine that pairs well with our meal, occasion, and personal preference. Mimosas, anyone?

Read More: https://www.tastingtable.com/1683845/worst-budget-champagne-to-drink/

19 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

My grandfather always told me to never trust anyone who doesn’t drink.

Absolutely. Lots of folks have to give up for health, financial or emotional reasons but to never start is really pliss poor in my view. 

Like taking a vow of chastity. 

2 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

I think hes referring to the fact that the Euros impose protectionist rules on product names so Champagne can only be made in France and that we have an agreement that only French Champagne can be called Champagne, except Korbel and Cooks, which are American Champagnes and labeled as such, but if it has bubbles, most folks call it Champagne here, so this topic is probably the stupidest example of Trump hate ever seen here and thats saying a lot.

https://cookschampagne.com/

I know what he meant, but that’s not what he said. 

 

Had his IQ been over 80, he might have said: The US does not produce Champagne domestically. But even tgat would not be entirely true: 

 

https://wineinstitute.org/our-industry/statistics/wine-fact-sheets/sparkling-wine-champagne/#:~:text=Several U.S. producers label their,champagne term on the label.

4 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

 

 

Korbel and Cook's are both well-known brands of sparkling wine, often referred to as "California champagne" due to their production in California, not the actual Champagne region of France

 

https://www.tastingtable.com/1683845/worst-budget-champagne-to-drink/

 

While Cook's Brut California Champagne might have "champagne" on the label, we have to reiterate the facts. The term — "California champagne" — is a clever marketing trick, and California produces some pretty incredible wines. But this isn't actual champagne; it's a sparkling wine.

Additionally, Cook's Brut California Champagne has another glaring issue on its label: the flavor doesn't match the description. "Brut" falls among the driest categories for a champagne or sparkling wine. In other words, it's not meant to impart a sweet flavor. In fact, official wine regulations recognize brut as containing 12 grams of sugar maximum — meaning it's even drier than an extra-dry wine.

Cook's Brut, however, doesn't fit the bill. The wine is notably sweet. And maybe that's your thing. But when it comes to decoding a wine label, we prefer designations that are accurate, allowing us to plan for a wine that pairs well with our meal, occasion, and personal preference. Mimosas, anyone?

Read More: https://www.tastingtable.com/1683845/worst-budget-champagne-to-drink/

“Oh what a tangled web we weave…”

 

 

No whiskey made outside of the US may be labeled "bourbon".

 

The US, therefore, also imposes protectionist restrictions on alcohol, not just the French with champagne.

1 hour ago, CallumWK said:

Psst, Trump, the US doesn't have a champagne business, since champagne is produced in France only. At best the US has some mediocre sparkling wine.

 

Pssst, the intertubes has a googles!

Even Donald knows that.

 

The 100-Year-Old Loophole That Makes California Champagne Legal

https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/loophole-california-champagne-legal/

 

Is There Champagne Made In The USA?

https://summerstirs.com/is-there-champagne-made-in-the-usa/

 

 

1 minute ago, Etaoin Shrdlu said:

No whiskey made outside of the US may be labeled "bourbon".

 

The US, therefore, also imposes protectionist restrictions on alcohol, not just the French with champagne.

Of course. But the issue is not what they call it, it’s the disproportionate tariffs. 

 

Trump’s position it that whatever the EU charges in tariffs on US wines, is what the US should charge on EU wines. 

 

 

20 minutes ago, bannork said:

Absolutely. Lots of folks have to give up for health, financial or emotional reasons but to never start is really pliss poor in my view. 

Like taking a vow of chastity. 

And over the years I have seen his advice proven again and again.

 

And Trump is a classic example, lies, cheats people, etc

Sounds like a tax on the rich.  You all love higher taxes on the rich. 

54 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

 

 

Korbel and Cook's are both well-known brands of sparkling wine, often referred to as "California champagne" due to their production in California, not the actual Champagne region of France

 

https://www.tastingtable.com/1683845/worst-budget-champagne-to-drink/

 

While Cook's Brut California Champagne might have "champagne" on the label, we have to reiterate the facts. The term — "California champagne" — is a clever marketing trick, and California produces some pretty incredible wines. But this isn't actual champagne; it's a sparkling wine.

Additionally, Cook's Brut California Champagne has another glaring issue on its label: the flavor doesn't match the description. "Brut" falls among the driest categories for a champagne or sparkling wine. In other words, it's not meant to impart a sweet flavor. In fact, official wine regulations recognize brut as containing 12 grams of sugar maximum — meaning it's even drier than an extra-dry wine.

Cook's Brut, however, doesn't fit the bill. The wine is notably sweet. And maybe that's your thing. But when it comes to decoding a wine label, we prefer designations that are accurate, allowing us to plan for a wine that pairs well with our meal, occasion, and personal preference. Mimosas, anyone?

Read More: https://www.tastingtable.com/1683845/worst-budget-champagne-to-drink/

Whats your point? That Cooks is crap, no matter how you label it. 

 

Personally, I dont recall ever asking or being asked for "sparkling wine". It was always "pick up a bottle of Piper" or "grab some Dom", or Pick up some "cheap champagne". Undeducated palates like we have here in America cant tell the difference.

 

I guess I am an idiot too because I call sparking wine cheap champagne.

 

Any other Americans use the term "sparkling wine"? Honey, pick up some sparkling wine?

2 hours ago, CallumWK said:

President Trump threatened the EU with a 200% tariff on imported wines, champagnes, and other alcoholic products if the bloc did not remove a duty on whiskey.

He posted on his Truth Social platform:

The European Union, one of the most hostile and abusive taxing and tariffing authorities in the World, which was formed for the sole purpose of taking advantage of the United States, has just put a nasty 50% Tariff on Whisky. If this Tariff is not removed immediately, the U.S. will shortly place a 200% Tariff on all WINES, CHAMPAGNES, & ALCOHOLIC PRODUCTS COMING OUT OF FRANCE AND OTHER E.U. REPRESENTED COUNTRIES. This will be great for the Wine and Champagne businesses in the U.S.

 

 

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/live/trump-tariffs-live-updates-trump-threatens-200-tariff-on-european-wine-champagne-191201568.html

 

Psst, Trump, the US doesn't have a champagne business, since champagne is produced in France only. At best the US has some mediocre sparkling wine.

 

Seek help, the syndrome doesn't go away by itself.

45 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

And over the years I have seen his advice proven again and again.

 

And Trump is a classic example, lies, cheats people, etc

Who has he cheated? Bet you hate the fact he has Jewish grandchildren and is friends with Benny

Nothing says low IQ like earning a billion $ by entrepreneurship and smashing the whole deep state, democrat party and fake news media TWICE! Must be a real dummy hey.....

One is Champaign the other isn't. Which is which?

The fact of the matter is Champagne is a region and the French don't won't anyone who isn't French and from that region using the word champagne on their sparkling wines. Champagne of course is a sparkling wine and sparkling wine is of course what everyone calls champagne regardless of what's on the label. It's quite mad. I had some very nice Australian champagnes back in the day. Still called champagne back then. Loved the stuff. Great with a snort of coke.

 

3 hours ago, CallumWK said:

Sure, that will guarantee that there will be no champagne available for his buddies, because imports will come to a halt. What they gonna drink, sparkling apple cider?

Only someone with the mindset of a 10 year old would post a picture to make his point.

Well, I don't think he drinks but no matter, he could just get it put in the diplomatic bag at the Paris embassy.

2 hours ago, Yagoda said:

Who has he cheated? Bet you hate the fact he has Jewish grandchildren and is friends with Benny

Who has he cheated?   Even for you that is an unbeleiveable statement.   That would full 60 pages of the site if everyone named whom the orange conman has cheated.

20 minutes ago, theshu25 said:

Who has he cheated?   Even for you that is an unbeleiveable statement.   That would full 60 pages of the site if everyone named whom the orange conman has cheated.

Ill just take verdicts against him personally that demonstrate cheating.

There was a certain Thai PM not long ago who I noticed only appointed people who were stupider than him.  The full-display moment was when he was in exile and the street demonstrations were going on, he sent three minions to deal with the other side who were much like a redshirt version of the US's Three Stooges.  The difference here is that former PM was actually a successful and knowledgeable business man. 

It isn't easy for this guy in the US to find someone dumber than himself.  It has been reported that when King Charles requested an audience with his nibs one of his staff said "He probably wants to discuss Canada" to which another staffer said "what does the king have to do with Canada?"

 

The French are going to be pissed  ! 

7 hours ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

Pssst, the intertubes has a googles!

Even Donald knows that.

 

The 100-Year-Old Loophole That Makes California Champagne Legal

https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/loophole-california-champagne-legal/

 

Is There Champagne Made In The USA?

https://summerstirs.com/is-there-champagne-made-in-the-usa/

 

 

The OP is generally using this as an opportunity to show his hate for Trump. This is obvious. 

The topic about Trump issuing a 200% tariff is his excuse to post such a topic. So let's look around the OPs hate for Trump.. 

The name Champagne is controlled by France. 

It is expensive to buy in the USA. Most households would never buy it in their lifetime. Although they may try a glass that someone bought for a party or event. So basically, it is a middle to upper class alcohol. Whereas, lots of people buy the sparkling wine made elsewhere. 

Here is the difference in the 2..

The name whiskey is used mostly by the US. It is bought by all classes of people around the world. It is not expensive although some brands are priced more than others due to name and quality. France does make whiskey since the 1980s. But their quality lacks experience compared to the US who has been making it for hundreds of years. 

For the French, impsoning a 50% tariff on whisky will make sales drop there significantly. Simply because of the cost. 

Whereas Trumps 200% tariff will drop sales of the champagne. Due to the significance of the amount of sales and the selling prices of both. The 200% tariff makes sense. 

The 50% tariff will not hurt the average household as most would not buy a French champagne anyway due to the cost. 

The 200% tariff on whiskey may affect those lower class and middle class in France though.

I think the idea of it makes sense. 

The point of it all is that these tariffs have been in effect for some time already in the form of taxes and with an unfair balance. Trump is trying to even the scales of import and export costs. It has been very one-sided with the US on the lower part of the scales.