Carlos Mazón warns that US tariffs on EU wines "will affect our competitiveness in the US market."

 

In a call to action that resonates in the vineyards of the Valencia, the president of the Generalitat, Carlos Mazon, has raised its voice in the hearts of Europe to defend the future of the wine sector. During the constitution of the Wine Intergroup of the Committee of the RegionsMazón advocated for unity and collaboration among European regions, highlighting the importance of protecting a sector that is a fundamental pillar of Valencia's economy, history, and identity.

 

Carlos Mazón's speech at the Committee of the Regions highlighted the importance of the wine sector for the Valencian Community. With more than 62.000 hectares of vineyards and nearly 700 companies, this sector generates more than 32.000 jobs, consolidating its position as a key player in the region. a key economic engine"It is crucial to defend this sector, which is synonymous with life in our rural areas, environmental sustainability, social cohesion and territorial balance, in addition to its great importance in the field of culture and tourism," Mazón stated.

 

However, the sector faces significant challenges. Generational change, the need for fair conditions for producers, investment in training and research, and the market diversification are some of the key concerns. Added to this is the threat of US tariffs, which could seriously affect the competitiveness of European wines in the US market.

 

Mazón considered it "crucial" that European wine-growing regions "maintain unity and seek joint solutions because only in this way can we confidently face these challenges and emerge stronger."

 

 

«We must stop the tariff war and avoid an asymmetry "These tariffs for European Union countries are intended to avoid creating distortions in competition between European countries themselves, thus violating the principle of market unity that defines our union," the President declared.

 

Faced with these challenges, Mazón urged European wine regions to remain united and seek joint solutions. "Only in this way can we successfully meet these challenges and emerge stronger," he emphasized.

 

The Valencian Community, as the fourth largest Spanish region in terms of vineyard area, plays a crucial role in this scenario. Its participation in the Wine Intergroup of the Committee of the Regions is an opportunity to defend the interests of the sector and ensure its future.

 

"The importance of our territory's participation in this group lies in defending the wine sector in the Valencian Community and its more than 32.000 jobs," Mazón emphasized.

 

The president concluded his speech by reaffirming the Valencian Government's commitment to the wine sector, a pillar of the economy and a symbol of Valencian identity.