Tuesday October 29, the European Union adopted the regulation which establishes additional customs tariffs on the importation of Chinese vehicles while China threatens to overtax European spirits including cognac. “China represents 25% of the cognac market,” says Caroline Quéré-Jélineau, winemaker in Chaniers, near Saintes, this Saturday, November 2. To summarize, it's like sitting on a quarter of the vineyard. » In recent weeks, deputies Sandra Marsaud (2nd constituency of Charente, Renaissance) and Fabrice Barusseau (3rd constituency of Charente-Maritime, PS) have conveyed the concerns and anger of local producers to the Minister of Agriculture , Annie Genevard.
“Totally sacrificed”
La Chagnolaise cannot believe France's silent position in this story: “when you choose this profession, you know that there can be weather and economic hazards, I never thought I would be collateral damage in a trade problem between Europe and China, says the professional installed since 1997. I feel totally sacrificed. »
As it stands, the winegrower recognizes that the future of the profession can only get darker. “On Wednesday, I was with a buyer. For this year, he told us that he was going to buy the planned volumes from us and if we wanted to give less, it was possible. On the other hand, next year, he will not be able to purchase the same volumes. »
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