EU and US Continue Talks on Wine and Spirits Tariff Exemptions, Spirits Sector More Advanced, Says French Finance Minister Lombard

European Union officials and French Finance Minister Lombard have confirmed ongoing negotiations with the United States regarding tariff exemptions for wines and spirits as part of the broader EU-U.S. trade deal discussions. While talks on the spirits sector appear to be more advanced, discussions on the wines sector are still in progress. Both sides continue to engage in efforts to secure exemptions from tariffs imposed under the current trade framework.