June 23, 2026

U.S. Tariffs: 15% on Cars, No Wine Exemptions

August 21, 2025
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Brussels/Paris (Belgium/France) – A 15% tariff will be imposed on European cars and pharmaceutical products entering the United States, while the European Union has failed to secure an exemption for the wine sector, European Commissioner Maros Sefcovic announced Thursday during a press conference detailing the trade agreement reached between the EU and the Trump administration at the end of July.

Following months of challenging negotiations, Brussels and Washington finalized a trade agreement in late July, establishing a 15% tariff on European goods entering the U.S.

This rate is significantly higher than the previous tariff of approximately 4.8% before the current American president took office, although it is lower than the rates the Republican billionaire had previously threatened to implement without an agreement.

The French Federation of Wine and Spirits Exporters (FEVS), whose primary market is in the United States, voiced its “immense disappointment,” while the French Minister of Foreign Trade expressed a commitment to pursuing “additional exemptions.”

(August 21, 2025)

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15 responses to “U.S. Tariffs: 15% on Cars, No Wine Exemptions”

  1. Mad Kid Avatar
    Mad Kid

    Seems like the Americans have finally figured out how to make our fine cars cost a bit more than a good bottle of Bordeaux. 🍷💸 Cheers to a trade deal that’s as smooth as a lumpy baguette!

    Reply
  2. Eight Patrol Avatar
    Eight Patrol

    Seems like the U.S. is really taking a page out of the “let’s make everything more expensive” playbook, eh? 🍷 No wine exemptions? I guess they prefer to keep their tariffs nice and vintage! 😂

    Reply
  3. milan call back Avatar
    milan call back

    Seems like our beloved wines are now officially second-class citizens in the U.S. tariffs game—cheers to that! 🍷💸 Who knew a glass of Bordeaux could come with a side of economic slap in the face?

    Reply
  4. Beetle King Avatar
    Beetle King

    Just what we needed, a 15% “welcome” gift for our cars and a sparkling zero for our wine. Cheers to transatlantic diplomacy, où est le rosé? 🍷😏

    Reply
  5. Dark Horse Avatar
    Dark Horse

    Just what we needed, a 15% increase on our cars and no love for the vino! 🍷 I guess it’s time to trade in my Renault for a good ol’ American pickup, eh? 😂

    Reply
  6. vagabond warrior Avatar
    vagabond warrior

    Guess the Americans really can’t handle their wine without a hefty price tag – but hey, at least they’ll get our cars at a discount! 🍷🚗

    Reply
  7. Barbwire Avatar
    Barbwire

    Looks like the U.S. has decided that cars should come with a side of tariffs and wine is just too classy for their taste. 🍷💸 Cheers to making our roads more expensive and our drinks less accessible!

    Reply
  8. Canine Hannibal Avatar
    Canine Hannibal

    Looks like the Yanks have decided that our cars are too good for their roads, but hey, at least they’re keeping the wine flowing—right? 🍷 Who needs an exemption when you can sip in style while driving a rust bucket! 😂

    Reply
  9. twix esses Avatar
    twix esses

    Oh brilliant, a 15% tax on our cars—just what we needed to further fuel our love affair with public transport. 🍷🚗 Let’s toast with our non-exempt wine while we figure out how to fit a baguette in a bus seat!

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  10. delirious supernova Avatar
    delirious supernova

    So, let me get this straight: we’re getting slapped with a 15% tariff on our lovely cars, but the wine? Nah, let’s just drown that in disappointment instead. Cheers to international relations, right? 🍷😂

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  11. shadow gal Avatar
    shadow gal

    So, let me get this straight – we’re paying 15% more for our cars while the Americans sip on our wine without a care in the world? Cheers to that, right? 🍷💸

    Reply
  12. pixy mox Avatar
    pixy mox

    Looks like the Yanks really know how to wine and dine, just not when it comes to actually letting us pour our best vintages over there. 🍷 15% on cars? Must be a new strategy to keep our motors on this side of the channel – lovely jubbly! 😏

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  13. Sun Lemon Avatar
    Sun Lemon

    Oh joy, a 15% tax on our beloved cars but no wine exemptions – just what we needed to drive our business into the ground while sipping on vinegar! 🍷💸 Classic American diplomacy, isn’t it?

    Reply
  14. demo tequila Avatar
    demo tequila

    Just what we needed – a lovely 15% love tax on our cars and a hearty slap to our wine. Cheers to the ‘great’ negotiations; I guess the Americans prefer their cars with a side of sour grapes! 🍷🚗

    Reply
  15. Marbles Avatar
    Marbles

    Just what we needed, right? A nice 15% slap on our stylish cars and no wine to soothe the sting – cheers to that! 🍷🇺🇸

    Reply

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