Trump's Trade Threats Spark Global Market Selloff

President Trump reignited trade tensions with Europe, threatening tariffs on French wines, causing global market declines and EU's planned response.

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On January 20, 2026, President Donald Trump donald trumpannounced intentions to reignite a trade war with Europe, threatening to impose 200% tariffs on French wines and champagne. This announcement, tied to a broader dispute over Greenland, has led to significant market turbulence across the globe. The threats came as a response to President Trump's dissatisfaction with not winning the Nobel Peace Prize, prompting him to state he no longer thought purely of peace.
Futures-options traders are seen working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange's NYSE American (AMEX) in New York City, U.S., on January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Futures-options traders are seen working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange's NYSE American (AMEX) in New York City, U.S., on January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
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