What is the EU's response to Trump's tariffs?

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The EU is considering activating its anti-coercion instrument, which could restrict US imports, limit public procurement, and block investments. European leaders, including Macron, condemn the tariffs as coercive and urge coordinated retaliation. Some propose freezing the EU–US trade deal and boycotting events. There is debate among EU states about escalation, with some preferring diplomacy but warning of serious consequences if the US proceeds.

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EU considers 'Anti-Coercion Instrument' amid Greenland dispute

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EU urged to use anti-coercion instrument over US tariff threats on Greenland
France accuses Trump of using tariffs as coercion against Europe 9s
Anti-coercion instrument created in June 2023, never used before 43s
Instrument allows EU to restrict imports and block investments 51s
Activation needs qualified majority approval from EU member states 1m 8s

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EU considers 'Anti-Coercion Instrument' amid Greenland dispute

France 24

2 hours ago

EU considers 'Anti-Coercion Instrument' amid Greenland dispute

French President Emmanuel Macron is advocating for activation of the EU anti-coercion instrument in response to US tariff threats, allowing the EU to restrict imports, limit access to public procurement, and block certain investments from the US.

France 24

2 hours ago

EU considers 'Anti-Coercion Instrument' amid Greenland dispute

Implementation of the anti-coercion instrument requires approval from a qualified majority of EU member states, and its deterrent effect is questioned if not actually used.

Approaching confrontation with Trump over Greenland, says Fassoulas

CNBC

3 hours ago

Approaching confrontation with Trump over Greenland, says Fassoulas

The EU is contemplating applying a strong economic instrument, originally designed for China, against the US as a response to Trump's actions.

CNBC

3 hours ago

Approaching confrontation with Trump over Greenland, says Fassoulas

There is no consensus among EU member states on whether to use the anti-coercion mechanism, with many preferring to wait and see if US statements become actual policy.

Freezing EU–US trade deal 'inevitable', Italian MEP Benifei says

Euronews

4 hours ago

Freezing EU–US trade deal 'inevitable', Italian MEP Benifei says

Italian MEP Brando Benifei says deterrence measures such as tariffs or the anti-coercion instrument could be activated if diplomatic efforts fail, and the EU must clearly define activation conditions.

Euronews

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Freezing EU–US trade deal 'inevitable', Italian MEP Benifei says

Benifei states freezing the EU–US trade deal is now inevitable as the US threatens extra tariffs and fails to meet commitments; a European Parliament vote on the trade agreement will be put on hold.

European governments condemn Trump's tariff threats over Greenland

France 24

1 day ago

European governments condemn Trump's tariff threats over Greenland

President Emmanuel Macron is urging the EU to use its anti-coercion instrument in retaliation, which would exclude the US from public tenders and impose export and import restrictions.

France 24

1 day ago

European governments condemn Trump's tariff threats over Greenland

Some officials have suggested boycotting the upcoming World Cup in North America as a further response to US tariffs.

What is the EU's response to Trump's tariffs?

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