- European Commission approved a 5 billion euro French re-insurance scheme for export credit to the US
- Scheme is active from 8 May 2025 to 8 July 2025
- Aims to help French exporters of wines and spirits export to the US before new tariffs
- Implemented under Cap Francexport re-insurance regime through Bpifrance Assurance Export
- Provides short-term guarantees against commercial and political risks in export transactions
- Commission assessed the scheme under EU State aid rules and found it necessary and proportionate
- US announced new tariffs on various goods including wines and spirits
- Temporary pause on some tariffs announced by US and EU to allow for negotiations
- Decision details will be available under case number SA.118757 on the Commission’s competition website
Source: ec.europa.eu
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