"Don't doubt it" — Ireland says the EU will "obviously" retaliate against new US tariffs
EU ambassadors are expected to meet in an emergency session this Sunday to assess the bloc's response to Donald Trump's threats and may decide to activate the European anti-coercion mechanism.
EU anti-coercion instrument invoked by Macron dates from 2023 and has never been used
The European Union's anti-coercion instrument, which French President Emmanuel Macron will ask to be activated today if Donald Trump's threats of additional customs tariffs are carried out, was adopted in June 2023 but has never been used.
Anti-coercion instrument: how does the EU's 'commercial weapon' that Macron wants to use against Trump work?
In 2023 Brussels approved a new instrument to respond to trade pressures from third countries, at a time of growing tension with the United States.
Europe threatens retaliation after Trump's ultimatum over Greenland
Donald Trump raised the level of diplomatic tension by announcing tariffs of 10% (which could rise to 25% in June) against eight European countries that oppose the US purchase of Greenland. Among those targeted are countries such as France, Germany and Denmark. In response, French President Emmanuel Macron described the threats as “unacceptable” and urged the European Union to activate its powerful Anti-Coercion Instrument. This mechanism, never used before, would allow Brussels to respond with severe trade sanctions to protect European sovereignty.
Emmanuel Macron will call for an anti-coercion instrument if Trump imposes additional tariffs
US trade threats “raise the question of the validity of the agreement” on customs tariffs concluded between the European Union and the United States last July.
Greenland: French president to seek EU anti-coercion instrument if Trump imposes tariffs
French President Emmanuel Macron, who will be in contact with his European counterparts throughout the day, will request activation of the EU's anti-coercion instrument if Donald Trump's threatened additional customs tariffs are implemented, a source close to Macron said.
