Trump Threatens 200 Percent Tariffs on French Wines If France Refuses to Join Board of Peace

President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House on Jan. 16, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times President Donald Trump on Jan. 20 threatened to impose 200 percent tariffs on French wines and champagne if French President Emmanuel Macron decides not to join the U.S.-led Board of Peace on Gaza. When asked

9 major themes that defined the first year of Trump’s second term

Washington — In the year since his return to power, President Trump has shifted America’s approach to foreign policy and allies, targeted his political enemies, prioritized mass deportations and put his mark on Washington’s architecture. Here are the themes that have shaped his first 365 days in office.  Slashing the federal workforce and agencies