"Asked about Macron's decision not to join the board, Trump dismissed the French president's position. "Did he say that? Well, nobody wants him because he will be out of office very soon," Trump said. "I'll put a 200% tariff on his wines and champagnes, and he'll join, but he doesn't have to join," Trump said. A source close to Macron told the AFP news agency on Monday said France "does not intend to answer favourably" to the invitation."
"Trump first proposed creating the Board of Peace last September when outlining plans to end the war in Gaza. Invitations sent to world leaders last week described a broader mandate to address conflicts worldwide. According to a draft charter seen by the Reuters news agency, the US administration has asked prospective members to contribute $1 billion in cash if they want their membership to extend beyond three years."
US President Donald Trump threatened a 200% tariff on French wines and champagnes after French President Emmanuel Macron declined to join a proposed Board of Peace. Trump framed the tariff threat as leverage to secure Macron's participation and dismissed Macron's position. A source close to Macron said France does not intend to accept the invitation and called the tariff threat to influence foreign policy unacceptable and ineffective. The Board of Peace proposal asks longer-term members to contribute $1 billion each for membership beyond three years and has drawn caution from other governments over potential UN role weakening.
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