For the past month, fine bottles of Armagnac destined for the United States have been overtaxed by more than 25%.
The consequence of one of the last decisions taken by the Trump administration before his departure.
The sector, collateral victim of an increase in customs duties against the backdrop of an old trade dispute between Boeing the American and Airbus the European, is worried, especially for the years to come.
Sales of Armagnac to the United States constitute 15% of the total volume of exports, but 25% in value, because it is essentially the top of the range. And in fact, precisely, the tax will concern bottles over $ 22.80 for 75 cl.