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Trump Invites Putin to Gaza Peace Board, Floats 200% Tariff on French Wine

US President Donald Trump confirmed he has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to join the proposed Gaza Board of Peace. The board is part of a broader plan to end the Middle East conflict and oversee Gaza's reconstruction, with countries able to buy permanent seats for $1 billion. During the same briefing, Trump threatened to impose a 200% tariff on French wine and champagne, citing President Emmanuel Macron's reported refusal to join the board. The initiative aims to bring together world leaders to mediate global conflicts and stabilize Gaza.

Key Points: Trump Confirms Putin Invite to Gaza Peace Board

  • Putin invited to Gaza Peace Board
  • Board part of 20-Point Middle East plan
  • $1B for permanent board seat
  • Trump threatens 200% tariff on French wine
  • Macron reportedly refused to join
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"He's one of the people": Trump confirms inviting Putin to join Gaza Board of Peace

US President Trump confirms inviting Russian President Putin to the Gaza Board of Peace and threatens 200% tariffs on French wine.

"Yes, he's one of the people. These are world leaders. And the answer is yes. - Donald Trump"

Washington DC, January 20

US President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to join the proposed Gaza Board of Peace, describing him as one of several world leaders considered for the initiative.

The formation of the Gaza Board of Peace, as part of Phase 2 of the 20-Point Peace Plan to end the conflict in the Middle East, aims to promote stability and oversee post-conflict reconstruction in the Gaza Strip.

Responding to questions from reporters during a media gaggle, Trump said that Putin was among those invited to participate in the board, which he claimed would work toward peace and stability in Gaza.

When asked directly whether he had invited President Putin to join the Board of Peace, Trump replied, "Yes, he's one of the people. These are world leaders. And the answer is yes."

The Board of Peace was proposed by Trump last September as part of his plan to end the war in Gaza, although the initiative now seems to be aimed at mediating global conflict more broadly.

The high-profile international effort invites world leaders of 60 countries to join a new body aimed at promoting stability and overseeing post-conflict reconstruction, especially in the Gaza Strip.

According to a White House statement, the proposed Executive Board members will oversee portfolios critical to Gaza's stabilisation and long-term success. These include governance capacity-building, regional relations, reconstruction, investment attraction, large-scale funding, and capital mobilisation.

Prime Minister Modi has been invited by Trump to serve on the Gaza Peace Board.

However, countries that commit USD 1 billion would secure permanent seats on the board, while those that do not pay could still join for a three-year term.

Meanwhile, Trump, during the same gaggle, had floated the proposal of imposing a 200 per cent tariff on French wine and champagne exported to the US after French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly refused to sit on the Board of Peace.

"Nobody wants him because he's going to be out of office very soon," Trump said in response to reporters stating that Macron would not join the board.

"I'll put a 200 per cent tariff on his wines and champagnes, and he'll join, but he doesn't have to join," Trump said.

- ANI

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Shreya B
The $1 billion for a permanent seat feels transactional, not humanitarian. Peace shouldn't be auctioned. India's voice is crucial, but we must ensure such boards don't become clubs for the richest nations to dictate terms.
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Aman W
Threatening 200% tariffs because someone won't join your board? This is not how diplomacy works. The entire approach seems chaotic. India should participate cautiously and prioritize the actual welfare of Gazans.
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Priya S
As an Indian, I'm glad PM Modi is invited. India has a long history of peacekeeping and can contribute significantly to reconstruction and governance capacity-building. Jai Hind!
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David E
Living in Delhi, I see this as another great power game. The real test is whether this board will actually deliver on the ground or just be another talking shop. The people of Gaza need action, not more boards.
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Nikhil C
The concept of a peace board is good, but the execution sounds like a reality TV show. Tariffs on wine? Really? Hope our leadership uses this platform wisely to advocate for sustainable solutions.

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