When asked by a reporter about Macron saying he will not join the board, Trump said, "Did he say that? ADVERTISEMENT"I'll put a 200% tariff on his wines and champagnes, and he'll join, but he doesn't have to join," Trump said. Trump originally proposed establishing the Board of Peace when he announced last September his plan to end the war in Gaza. Governments reacted cautiously on Sunday to Trump's invitation, a plan that diplomats said could harm the work of the United Nations. On Monday, Trump also said he has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to be a member of the peace board.

Source: The Telegraph January 20, 2026 06:02 UTC