The failure to resolve the alcohol tariffs dilemma in the US-EU trade agreement has led to European wine and liquor merchants calling for "zero tariffs."

European wine and spirits producers are cautiously evaluating the impact of being excluded from the new trade agreement between the US and EU, and industry organizations are strongly urging the establishment of special tax exemption clauses. European Commission President von der Leyen made it clear on Sunday that the framework agreement imposing a 15% tariff on European exports to the US did not include the alcohol industry, and related agreements will be discussed separately in the coming weeks. For the European alcohol industry, geographical indications are crucial, making it difficult for most companies to relocate production bases. The current industry-wide tariff exemption will be a timely boost - the sector is facing dual pressures of shrinking consumer spending and changing consumption habits.