Trump threatens the 200% fee that retaliates on European wine after proposing US whiskey fees

Washington (AP) – President Donald Trump Threatened Thursday 200% of the fee If the EU goes forward with the planned fee on American whiskey on European wine, champagne and sprits.

European fees were published in response Steel and aluminum charges By the US administration, it was expected to come into effect from April 1.

But Trump, in a morning social media post, promised a new expansion in his trade war if the EU progresses with a 50% fee planted on American whiskey.

Trump wrote, “If this fee is not immediately eliminated, the US will soon offer 200% fee in all wines, champagne and alcohol products emanating from France and other European Union represented countries.” “It would be good for alcohol and champagne businesses in the United States”

The president of the Republican Party on Wednesday identified that he wanted to take action.

“Of course I will reply,” Trump told reporters during the Oval office transfer.

Trump, on Wednesday’s announcement of new steel and aluminum charges, vowed to open American allies Withdraw the “stolen” wealth by other countriesHe gave a quick retaliation.

Beginning on April 2, the European Union plans to pay taxes from Brazil and South Korea by collecting “mutual” rates.

The European Union announced Its own opposite activities. European Commission Chairman Ursula Van Ter Lainin said the US “uses $ 28 billion worth of fees so that we are responding to the counter -measures worth 26 billion” or about $ 28 billion.

Those activities include not only steel and aluminum products but also textile, home appliances and agricultural materials.