Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU

US President Donald Trump has threatened a 200% tariff on any alcohol coming to the US from the EU in the latest twist in an escalating trade war.

Trump made the threat in response to the EU's announcement of a levy on US-produced whiskey as part of its counter-tariffs in response to US tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports, BBC reported.

He called for the immediate removal of the EU's tariff on US whiskey, calling the EU "nasty", "hostile and abusive", and "formed for the sole purpose of taking advantage of the United States".

The European Commission spokesperson said that "calls are being prepared" between between the US and the EU to discuss the situation.