U.S. President Donald Trump said he used the threat of tariffs during calls with foreign leaders, including France’s Emmanuel Macron, as part of trade negotiations over pricing and market terms. Speaking in a public remark, Trump described urging allied countries to raise prices, warning that failure to do so could result in steep tariffs on exports to the United States, including wine and champagne.
Trump said he also contacted leaders in Germany and Spain, portraying tariffs as leverage to influence economic decisions. According to his account, some leaders initially resisted before reconsidering due to the potential economic costs of U.S. trade measures.
The comments reflect Trump’s longstanding approach to trade policy, which has emphasised tariffs and bilateral pressure as tools to reshape trade balances and negotiations with allies and major trading partners. The remarks come amid ongoing debates over protectionism, tariffs, and transatlantic economic relations.
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