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Trade war: EU imposes tariffs on whisky, US threatens harsh measures

13 March 2025 13:35by Ткачева Дарья

The European Union has decided to introduce a 50 per cent tariff on American whisky. This move prompted an immediate reaction from former US President Donald Trump.

US countermeasures

Trump stated that if the EU does not revoke the new duty within the shortest possible timeframe, the United States will impose a 200 per cent tariff on wines, champagne and other alcoholic beverages imported from Europe.

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