Proposed tariff on international wine, champagne could slash selection at Spokane shop
- President Donald Trump has threatened a 200% tariff on European wine if the European Union enacts a 50% tariff on American whiskey.
- Local wine sellers, such as Anglin, expect to raise wine prices significantly, predicting that a $9 glass could cost about $16.
- Experts believe these tariffs may limit wine availability in the U.S., potentially leading retailers to stop buying European wines.
- Rick Dearworth noted that there are no American-made substitutes for most imported wines, complicating the impact of tariffs on sales.
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