Monday, 31 March, 2025
New York Post, Lydia Moynihan
“Everyone wants to stock up — we’re seeing ‘beat the tariffs’ shopping,” co-founder of Flatiron Wines and Spirits Josh Cohen said.
Over the last few days, regular customers who typically stop by to pick up a few bottles at a time, have come in to order cases (a case includes 12 bottles) of European wine — with one customer earlier this week purchasing 120 bottles of champagne.
“We’re encouraging people to get out there and load up.” Interest in pricey French Burgundy is off the charts — with Italian wines like Barolo and Barbaresco running close behind, Cohen added.
Earlier this month, President Trump threatened to levy massive tariffs on European alcohol after the EU announced plans to impose a 50% tariff on American whiskey. Yesterday, the EU announced plans to delay their proposed tariffs, but President Trump has yet to respond.
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