US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on France
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
French wine, Champagne, Louis Vuitton handbags, Airbus planes, and Brie cheese all face a 20% tariff. Your Champagne toast and French cheese plate just got notably more expensive.
France tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Wine & Spirits | 20% | USTR / official |
| Aerospace | 20% | USTR / official |
| Luxury Goods | 20% | USTR / official |
| Cheese & Dairy | 20% | USTR / official |
| Aerospace | 20% | USTR / official |
France trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $68.2B Via Banque de France
- Trade Deficit (Annual) $22.1B 2024 goods trade deficit
- FDI in U.S. $362B Foreign direct investment
France tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on France?
France faces an effective US tariff of 20%, with Wine & Spirits seeing the highest sector rate at 20%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which France sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Wine & Spirits (20%), Aerospace (20%), Luxury Goods (20%).
What does France's tariff impact score mean?
41/100 — FinBrio's impact score combines the headline tariff rate, how many sectors are affected, and the country's trade exposure to the US into a single 0–100 measure of how hard US trade policy hits it.
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