Grapes of wrath: Donald Trump threatens French wine, EU-US trade

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This week's Talking Europe takes a closer look at the future of trade relations between Europe and the US. Our guests discuss what impact Donald Trump's latest threat - to slap higher tariffs on French wine - could have on the upcoming EU-US trade talks.

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[benfranklin]

At least Donald is not selective. Slap it on, Donald.

[pasquinomarforio]

NONE OF THESE PEOPLE HAVE A CLUE ABOUT WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT. INCLUDING THE MODERATOR.

[TiempoNuevo-ewty]

I think all these people are New World Order. Way to go Trump. Let every nation learn to become independent. Mutual dependence is a huge problem globally. Personally I believe that trading should be between individuals and not governments. As far as I'm concerned Global Corporations can just all disappear and the stock market can close and so can the IMF and the FED.

[Freeworld]

Did I miss something or did they just admit that they have double the tariffs on the US yet are still complaining???

[adamfrioui]

If you are a wine lover, you will always be faithful, no matter how high is the cost.QUALITY, has a price.

[udoezedavid]

Nonsense. You cant Tariff USAand expect America not to

[hcwcars]

Please please, Green parties raise the carbon taxes much higher maybe 8000.00 euro per ton until we reach 0 carbon emissions.
Please raise our taxes while China and India keep pumping out massive amounts of pollution.
Thank you 👌

[dangernoodle]

As an American, i'm down with leaving the Breton Woods System and watching the world burn.

[garsm]

The "Renew" Party and the "Pirate" Party discussing Trump --- please tell me this is satricial, or a children's programme.

[dr.gildabribieseca]

Unite !!!! Protect your cultural heritage.

[brianonesmus]

Trump is right, E.U tariffs are prohibitive to U.S exports as a whole.

[ewalker]

American wineries are losing a major customer, China due to the sanctions and tariffs (taxes). This business is not returning as China has looked to other sources. Is France one of those other sources?

[RkristinaTay]

President Trump said he wouldn't touch the NHS if that wasn't on the table. He seems to be leading the way in bi-lateral deals that are fair to both parties. It's just that the EU pretends that its food quality is of such a high standard. They cannot beat a Texas steak!! And why should the impose such a high tariff US wine imports? They are the protectionists and want the US to pay for their defense as well while they subsidize endlessly, forcing their own consumers to pay so much for food. Meanwhile the EU elite live the high life and the European taxpayer pays for their children's private schools. That is corrupt!! The EU elite are not honest with their own people whom they consider little citizens.

[shawngilliland]

Who the hell names a political party after sea-going bandits (the pirates)?
Shada Islam is certainly right about Trump not being very predictable. American consumers are also being hurt by Trump's tariffs, because they are the ones paying the tariffs.
I don't shop there, but I've read many Britons say that wine is more expensive in the UK than in France. Why is that?

[pasquinomarforio]

No one from the Brexit Party? How come?

[olzt]

is there an American that can explain how raising prices on them helps the worker? Nope. America has a problem with greed and capitalism. Trump is not attacking the people making the money and shifting jobs. He's attacking governments. Governments don't move jobs. Businesses owners do.

[chocachips]

There are virtually no grapes to make wine in France. Theyve been wiped out.

[solomonsolomon]

I just learned something from this USA president....about tariff

[terenceclark]

Stopped watching after the introductions

[solomonsolomon]

It is time for uk companies to weakup..