Trump threatens French wine tariffs as Macron criticizes US trade policies and calls for EU defense

Former US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 200% tariff on French wine and champagne to pressure French President Emmanuel Macron to join a proposed 'Board of Peace' initiative regarding Gaza. Meanwhile, Macron has publicly criticized US trade policies, arguing they aim to 'subordinate Europe' and that Europe is not being respected, while calling for the European Union to actively develop its own defense capabilities. This exchange highlights escalating trade tensions and political friction between the US and France.