In Chablis, France, wine producers are alarmed by the 20% tariff imposed by President Donald Trump, as it is expected to significantly impact a sector heavily reliant on the U.S. market. French President Emmanuel Macron expressed concerns over the potential "massive" consequences during a meeting with representatives from affected industries, including wine and spirits.

Vincent Dampt, a wine domain owner in Chablis, viewed the tariffs as unfavorable news, though he acknowledged it could have been worse had the threatened 200% tariff gone into effect. He advocated for a negotiated settlement between the EU and the U.S., emphasizing that engaging in a full-blown trade conflict would be detrimental to business operations.

As a third-generation winemaker, Dampt ships about 30% of his wine production to the U.S., representing roughly 25,000 bottles. A decline in sales to the U.S. market would have a profound impact on his business. The Bourgogne Wine Board anticipated a significant impact on the industry due to the U.S. being the primary export market for Burgundy wines.

The Comité Européen des Entreprises Vins highlighted that exports to the U.S. contributed to 28% of the EU's total wine export value in the previous year. The threat of a new tariff was deemed to introduce economic uncertainty, potentially leading to layoffs, postponed investments, and price rises within the industry. President of CEEV, Marzia Varvaglione, expressed concerns about the lack of an alternative market to compensate for the potential loss of the U.S. market.