• Trump threatens a 200% tariff on French wines to persuade Macron to join the 'Board of Peace.'
• Macron intends to decline the invitation, citing its broader implications beyond Gaza.
• Diplomatic sources describe Trump's tariff threats as "unacceptable and ineffective."
• Trump has invited world leaders, including Putin, to join the peace initiative.
• Macron proposed a G7 summit to discuss ongoing issues, which Trump shared publicly.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 200% tariff on French wines and champagnes in an attempt to entice French President Emmanuel Macron to join his initiative, the "Board of Peace," aimed at resolving global conflicts. Trump stated, "I'll put a 200% tariff on his wines and champagnes, and he'll join, but he doesn't have to join," highlighting his frustration over Macron's rejection of the offer. A source close to Macron confirmed that France intends to decline the invitation at this time, according to Reuters, SCMP, and Channel News Asia.

The proposed charter for the Board of Peace extends beyond just the situation in Gaza, indicating a broader role in global conflict resolution. France sees this as a potential threat to existing international diplomatic frameworks, with Macron's team expressing that "tariff threats to influence our foreign policy are unacceptable and ineffective," according to India Times and Le Monde.

In addition, Trump confirmed that he has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to join the Board of Peace initiative, increasing the initiative's geopolitical scope. A draft charter sent to about 60 countries requires those interested in joining beyond three years to contribute $1 billion, raising concerns among diplomats about its implications for the United Nations, as noted by Reuters, SCMP, and Channel News Asia.

In an attempt to maintain diplomatic ties, Macron proposed organizing a G7 meeting after the World Economic Forum to discuss shared interests and concerns, indicating a willingness to cooperate on issues like Syria and Iran, despite their differing views on Trump’s Greenland proposals. Macron even invited Trump to dinner following the G7 summit, illustrating ongoing diplomatic avenues amidst tensions, as reported by India Times and Le Monde.