For us, this means the complete cessation of our sales of cognac, a sector in shock as a result of the announcement of customs taxes.

Announced by Washington on Wednesday, April 2, the rise in customs duties on products from the European Union is worrying wine and spirits producers. The United States is their largest export market.

Cognac is sold to more than 98% for export. In Charente, its economy is strongly affected by the Trump government's announcements. But it also suffers China's customs taxes. Even if a three-month suspension has just been granted to the industry.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed Wednesday a decree generalizing very heavy tariffs, 10% minimum on all imports arriving in the U.S. and 20% for products