The move comes after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged calm over President Trump's tariff threat as the trade relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom sharply deteriorated over the Greenland standoff.

In major escalation, European Union stalls US trade deal after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

Trump threatened 200% tariffs on French wine and champagne after Macron signalled he may reject an invite to Trump’s Board of Peace, escalating US-France tensions.

Trump tries to arm-twist Macron into joining Gaza peace board, threatens 200% tariffs on French wines, champagnes

Many on social media cringed, and pointed out how Brigitte Macron appeared to look uncomfortable and back away

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In major escalation, European Union stalls US trade deal after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wines over peace board invite

Watch: Trump tells France's First Lady, 'You're in such good shape...beautiful'