Over the weekend, President Trump announced plans to enact 30% tariffs on EU and Mexican imports, citing their trade deficits with the U.S. as a "major threat" to national security. These tariffs are scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2025, coinciding with the recently renewed negotiation deadline.
In response, the EU has extended its suspension of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods that were set to be implemented in the coming days. European officials are actively working to secure a trade agreement with the Trump Administration before the August deadline.
European winemakers are concerned about their prospects in any potential deal, given wine's significant trade deficit with the U.S. However, spirits producers may be in a more favorable position due to their relatively balanced trade flows between the regions.