Trump says he threatened 100% tariff on French wine over drug prices

President Donald Trump claimed he threatened French President Emmanuel Macron with a 100% tariff on French wine and champagne unless France raised prescription drug prices, during a White House speech to Republican lawmakers. Trump said he demanded France triple drug prices, citing US costs of $130 per pill versus $10 in France, and alleged Macron initially refused before backing down after the tariff threat. The remarks highlight the administration's push to lower US drug prices. The comments came ahead of November's midterm elections, with Trump also discussing domestic issues. He previously threatened similar tariffs over France's digital services tax, reflecting ongoing trade tensions between Washington and Paris.