Council” at this stage, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s official launch of the body focused on the Gaza Strip.

Earlier on Thursday, Trump formally announced the establishment of the Gaza Peace Council, saying it brings together “the best leaders in the world” and could become one of the most important entities ever created.

In a related development, the U.S. president reiterated his threat to impose 200 percent tariffs on French wine and champagne imports, arguing that the move would push French President Emmanuel Macron to join the Peace Council initiative, which he said aims to help end global conflicts.

These developments come amid growing political and economic tensions between Paris and Washington.