Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001322/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Joachim Streit (Renew)
US President Donald Trump is threatening to introduce tariffs of up to 200 % on wine, champagne and other alcoholic beverages from the EU if the EU does not withdraw its planned tariffs on US whisky. France would be hit particularly hard, as it exports almost 40 % of its wine from the EU to the US. Germany would also face economic challenges: 15 % of its wine exports go to the US. All in all, the US market is a key consumer for EU-produced wine – 2024 exports were worth EUR 4.9 billion.
- 1.How does the Commission intend to ensure EU wine producers remain competitive on the US market and mitigate economic damage inflicted by the announced tariffs?
- 2.What steps are being taken to provide targeted support to affected regions whose economies rely heavily on wine exports?
- 3.Are there any strategies to diversify export markets and reduce EU wine producers’ dependence on the US?
Submitted: 31.3.2025
Last updated: 7 April 2025