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EU requests tariff exemptions from United States for wine and cheese

The European Union has officially requested that the United States grant tariff exemptions on a range of European products, including wine and cheese, according to a spokesperson.

By 15 Jul 2026 · 14:00 CET Updated 15 Jul 2026 · 14:00 CET

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The European Union has approached the United States government to seek tariff exemptions for several products, a spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday. The request specifically includes wine and cheese, marking a fresh effort to mitigate the impact of trade barriers on these sectors.

Details regarding the specific scope of the request or potential US responses were not provided in the announcement from The Local. The move represents an ongoing diplomatic effort by the EU to secure favourable trade conditions for its key agricultural and beverage exports amid current tariff discussions.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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