Trump threatens 200% tariff on French wine over Board of Peace snub

Donald Trump says he will impose a 200% tariff on French wine and champagne to push Emmanuel Macron to join his Board of Peace initiative.

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00:00Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump says he will impose a 200% tariff on French wine and champagne

00:07in an effort to pressure President Emmanuel Macron to join his Board of Peace initiative.

00:12Trump made a threat after Macron rejected his invitation to join the board,

00:16which is tasked with overseeing next steps in Gaza.

00:22Do you give any response to President Macron saying he will not join the Board of Peace?

00:26Oh, did he say that? Well, nobody wants him because he's going to be out of office very soon.

00:31So, you know, that's all right.

00:33What I'll do is if they feel like Kosto, I'll put a 200% tariff on his wines and champagne and he'll join.

00:40But he doesn't have to join.

00:42Trump first proposed establishing the board last September when he announced plans to end the war in Gaza.

00:48However, an invitation sent to the world leaders last week outlined a much broader role,

00:53including efforts to end conflicts globally.

00:55The draft charter sent to around 60 countries reportedly also calls for members to contribute $1 billion for a seat on the board,

01:04with a commitment extending beyond three years.