On January 19, during a media interview, Trump threatened to impose a 200% tariff on French wine and champagne if Macron refused to join the "Peace Committee" he had initiated in Gaza.
Reporter: "Did you invite Putin to join the 'Peace Committee'?"
Trump: "Yes, he has received the invitation."
Reporter: "What is your view on Macron's refusal to join the 'Peace Committee'?"
Trump: "Did he really say that? No one wants him because he is about to step down. If they show hostility, I will impose a 200% tariff on French wine and champagne."
Trump indeed sent an invitation to Russia to join his "Peace Committee," but there has been no response from the Russian side so far. It has been reported that the Russian side has received the invitation and is currently discussing and verifying it.
French President Macron has rejected the proposal from U.S. President Trump for France to join the committee.
The report stated that the office of Macron issued a statement on the same day, saying that France refused to join the Gaza "Peace Committee" due to concerns that the "Peace Committee" chaired by Trump would have extensive powers beyond the transitional governance of the Gaza Strip and would undermine the United Nations framework.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1854844430549200/
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