French Cheese Exports Face Potential U.S. Tariff Hike Under Trump Proposal
French dairy producers express concern over proposed tariff increases, which could significantly impact a growing export market worth €342 million annually.
- President Donald Trump has proposed increasing tariffs on agricultural imports, including French cheeses, starting April 2, 2025.
- France exported €342 million worth of dairy products to the U.S. in 2024, with cheese accounting for two-thirds of this value.
- Current U.S. tariffs on French dairy products stand at 10%, but producers anticipate an additional 25% tariff, following earlier trade measures under the Trump administration.
- The proposed tariffs could disproportionately affect smaller French producers, as larger companies with U.S. production sites may adapt more easily.
- European dairy representatives, including French officials, plan to meet in Brussels to discuss coordinated responses to these potential trade barriers.
Le Figaro 
Sud Ouest 