U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs of 200% on French wines and champagnes in an apparent effort to persuade French President Emmanuel Macron to join his Board of Peace initiative ​aimed at resolving global conflicts.

Trump's initiative, which would start by ‍addressing Gaza and then expand to deal with other conflicts, raises questions about the role of the U.N. and a source close to Macron said the French president intended to decline the invitation to join.

When asked about Macron's β€Œstance, Trump said, "Did he say that?

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