Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs on EU Alcohol as Trade War Ramps Up
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President Trump is threatening to impose massive 200% tariffs on European alcohol imports as a retaliatory measure in an ongoing trade dispute with the European Union. This escalation comes in response to potential EU tariffs on U.S. imports, including whiskey, signaling an intensifying trade confrontation between the two economic powers.
March 18, 2025 | 11:30 am
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The Whiskey & Spirits ETF could experience significant price fluctuations due to potential tariffs that might disrupt international alcohol trade.
Potential 200% tariffs could dramatically increase import/export costs for whiskey and spirits, negatively impacting the ETF's performance and underlying assets.
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