Brussels, 11 July 2025 – The Comité Européen des Entreprises Vins (CEEV) has learned with concern that wine and aromatized wines may be left out of the EU trade offer currently being negotiated in the context of a broader agreement with the U.S. administration.
“We are deeply concerned about the potential exclusion of wine from the list of sensitive goods included in the deal package.” said Marzia Varvaglione, President of CEEV. “The European wine sector is already navigating an extremely difficult period and the definitive establishment of an ad valorem tariff would only amplify this crisis and hurt thousands of wineries and grape growers across the EU. We therefore call on the European Commission to ensure that wine and aromatized wine products remain an integral part of the negotiation package with the U.S. administration.”
The United States of America remains the largest export destination for EU wines, representing 27% of EU wine exports in value and 21% in volume. The US wine market is fundamental for the economic sustainability of the EU wine sector and the rural communities it sustains.