“We regret this decision, it goes against the principles of open trade. The introduction of these customs duties will adversely affect manufacturers and exporters of French wines, as well as our customers and consumers in the United States, ”the agency reports to TASS.

The federation called on the US to “achieve the abolition of duties” as soon as possible.

Earlier it was reported that the WTO allowed the United States to introduce retaliatory trade measures at $ 7.5 billion per year against the European Union due to subsidies from Airbus.

In this regard, US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced on October 18 the introduction of new trade duties on aircraft, as well as agricultural and industrial products from the European Union.