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A sample of some French wines. From Chateau Beausejour, Château Cannon and St Emilion. Tim Graham / Gettyimages

Nearly 7.5 billion dollars (6.8 billion euros) of European imports are imposed customs sanctions by the United States from 18 October.

These US customs sanctions are the result of a long conflict between Airbus and Boeing. Fifteen years ago, the United States accused several European Union countries of granting illegal subsidies to the European aircraft manufacturer. Surtaxes have become common currencies since Donald Trump's accession to the White House, but this time, Washington has the green light from the World Trade Organization (WTO) .

These taxes are not necessarily imposed on Airbus products. With 10% taxes, planes will not be the most affected, with the exchange of spare parts. Taxing aeronautics further could be counterproductive for the United States.

Sanctioning to better negotiate

Agricultural products will pay the price of the battle of the giants with taxes at 25% for French wine, Italian and French cheeses, or Spanish olive oil.

An Iberian agricultural union is protesting reprisals deemed unfair. Bulk olive oil will certainly not be concerned, but it means fewer workstations and 20% to 50% less on the selling price. The Scottish whiskey industry is also concerned because the United States represents its largest and most profitable market.

Europeans call for discussion. According to a specialist, Donald Trump instrumentalizes these sanctions to better negotiate a trade agreement. The US president is expected to make decisions on the auto file by mid-November.

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