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French PM says EU tariff on American bourbon probably mistaken

The European Union was likely wrong in targeting American whiskey as a response to U.S. Tariffs according to French Prime Minister Franck Bayrou.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 200% tariff on all wines and alcoholic products from the EU.
Bayrou hopes talks with Washington and Beijing will resolve the tariff dispute affecting European producers.
French cognac makers are concerned about Trump's threat, as they are already affected by tariffs related to a dispute with Beijing.

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