Spain's Rioja winemakers brace for U.S. tariff announcement

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Spain's Rioja winemakers are worried about U.S. President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff announcement expected on Wednesday (April 2), after he previously threatened a 200% tariff on European alcohol. - REUTERS

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00:00We don't understand anything.

00:16When they start with tariffs, I don't know about the United States, but here, the tariffs

00:21they impose, I don't know who takes the money either.

00:25But in the end, it's a war we're caught in.

00:27But it's not something we've sought.

00:41The United States is also a wine producer, but it can't supply the entire market.

00:46So I think they are defending their own product, but they also need others to supply themselves.

00:52It's not good for them, nor for us, of course.

00:55But globally, in the end, everyone depends on everyone, right?

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