On January 20, 2026, President Donald Trump issued a warning that if French President Emmanuel Macron refuses to join the “Board of Peace” aimed at overseeing a ceasefire in Gaza, the U.S. will impose tariffs of up to 200% on French wine and champagne.
According to sources on Monday, the French President’s office has rejected Trump’s invitation and has no intention of joining the “Board of Peace.”
When asked about the matter in Miami, Trump responded, “Well, nobody wants him to join because he’s leaving office soon anyway. So you know, it’s no big deal.”
“I will do this… impose a 200% tariff on his wine and champagne, and then he will join. But actually, he doesn’t need to join,” Trump said.
The main reason for the French government’s rejection of the invitation is a concern about the current international system. Macron’s office pointed out that the charter of the Board of Peace “goes beyond the framework of Gaza and has raised serious questions, particularly in terms of respecting the principles and organizational structure of the United Nations.”
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot further explained that as the chairman of the committee, Trump would have “broad powers” to approve members, select successors, and veto majority decisions, which is far from the principles of the United Nations Charter.
The committee also plans to demand at least $1 billion from member countries seeking permanent seats. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that Canada will join but will not pay the proposed fee for a permanent seat.
The executive committee of the organization includes former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, and World Bank President Ajay Banga.
Currently, Trump has invited leaders from various countries including Russian President Vladimir Putin, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Poland has expressed concerns about Putin’s invitation, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk stating that joining the organization would require parliamentary approval and emphasizing that “we will not allow anyone to manipulate us.”
On Thursday, Trump is expected to formally sign the complete charter and responsibilities of the committee in Davos.