WASHINGTON, United States, Jan 20, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Donald Trump on Monday threatened 200 percent tariffs on French wine and champagne over France's intentions to decline the US leader's invitation to join his "Board of Peace." But he doesn't have to join," Trump said, referring to French President Emmanuel Macron. The board's charter "goes beyond the sole framework of Gaza", the source close to the French president said. Trump confirmed he had invited his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to join his Board of Peace, after the Moscow earlier Monday reported the invite. "Yes, he's been invited," Trump told a reporter in Florida who asked if he had asked Putin to join the body.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 20, 2026 06:48 UTC