Why Donald Trump has made Americans stockpile Prosecco

Why Donald Trump has made Americans stockpile Prosecco

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Why Donald Trump has made Americans stockpile Prosecco

Source: The Independent

Author: Lucy Leeson

Published: Feb, 07 2025 09:57

Summary at a Glance

US imports of Italian wine - 90 percent of that Prosecco - skyrocketed by 41 percent in November, following Trump’s election, AP reports - far exceeding consumer demand as importers filled the pipeline for future sales.

Why Donald Trump has made Americans stockpile Prosecco Lucy Leeson | Friday 07 February 2025 09:57 GMT.

It is the top-selling wine in the US, but why has President Donald Trump made Americans stockpile Prosecco?.

It appears American importers have been stockpiling as a hedge against the possible impact of tariffs threatened by Trump.

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