A private message revealed, a trade war threatened — Trump’s latest salvo against France rattles transatlantic ties and raises fears of economic retaliation. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/trump-200-percent-tariff-french-wine-champagne-ov66d5im?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Trump #Macron #USFranceRelations #TradeWar #GlobalPolitics
President Trump escalates trade threats against France, warning of 200% tariffs on French wines and champagne. This move reportedly comes after President Macron's reluctance to join a proposed 'Board of Peace' for Gaza, signaling potential new transatlantic trade tensions. Read the full report to understand the implications. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/20/trump-threatens-200percent-tariff-on-french-wines-and-champagnes-.html #TradePolicy #USFranceRelations #InternationalNews
France has expressed concern after U.S. border agents read the contents of a visiting French space scientist's smartphone and deported him after accusing him of "hateful" messages against U.S. policy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/03/21/world/politics/us-deport-france-scientist/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #us #france #donaldtrump #usfrancerelations
U.S. denies entry to French scientist over 'hateful' messages

France has expressed concern over the incident, in which U.S. border agents read the contents of the scientist's smartphone before deporting him.

The Japan Times