Macron wants to use the EU's 'commercial bazooka' to respond to Trump's tariff threat
French President Emmanuel Macron aims to deploy the EU's so-called 'commercial bazooka' — a package of trade measures/instruments — to counter the threat of tariffs from US President Donald Trump.
MEPs suspend tariff agreement and consider deploying trade 'bazooka' against the US
After Trump’s renewed threats against the EU, the European Parliament decided to postpone indefinitely the ratification of the agreement that would remove tariffs on US exports to the single market.
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.
EU ambassadors called to an emergency meeting after Trump threatens tariffs of up to 25%
The showdown between Brussels and Washington over Trump’s intention to buy Greenland intensifies. Kaja Kallas warns that China and Russia are the main beneficiaries of the diplomatic tension.
EU-US trade deal ‘on hold’ after new Trump tariffs
EU lawmakers say a proposed EU–US trade pact—intended to shield European exporters from heavy duties—is effectively on hold after the US announced tariffs on eight European countries in response to their opposition to Washington’s actions regarding Greenland. EU ambassadors have been summoned to an extraordinary meeting to discuss the diplomatic fallout and next steps, underscoring how escalating US threats risk derailing broader trade cooperation and raising the prospect of a wider economic and political rift.
EU-Mercosur agreement is finally signed, but still has no date to come into force
In Paraguay, EU leaders were confronted with a threat from Donald Trump, who promised to impose tariffs on countries that support Denmark against the US annexation of Greenland.
Replace tariffs with minimum prices — Brussels' proposal to defuse the dispute with China over electric cars
Brussels proposes replacing tariffs with minimum-price measures as a way to ease the growing conflict with China over electric car imports and competition.
Prepare for changes to poultry, pork, beef, sugar, cheese, rice, honey, maize, sweetcorn, milk powder, etc.
EU countries provisionally approved on Friday the free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur (Southern Common Market) - it is the largest trade deal ever signed by Brussels in terms of tariff reductions. This will affect our lives, but it is creating controversy in some countries, notably France.
5pm — European Union gives green light to trade agreement with Mercosur
At 5pm, the European Union gave the green light to a trade agreement with Mercosur.
EU-Mercosur mega trade deal: The winners and losers
POLITICO analyzes who is uncorking the Malbec — and who is crying into their Bordeaux (cough, Emmanuel Macron, cough).
EU countries approve Mercosur trade deal after 25 years of talks
Latin America trade accord wins the required qualified majority, even as France, Poland, Austria, Ireland and Hungary express their opposition.
