Macron urges EU to deploy trade ‘bazooka’ against US as Trump ramps up tensions
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Key Points:
- Donald Trump's imposition of tariffs on countries supporting Greenland has escalated tensions between the U.S. and Europe, prompting EU leaders to consider activating the Anti-Coercion Instrument, a powerful trade retaliation tool originally designed to counter economic bullying by China.
- French President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders are pushing for a unified and coordinated response to Trump's tariffs, viewing the move as an economic intimidation that challenges the validity of existing trade agreements with the U.S.
- Several European nations deployed troops to Greenland as part of a Danish military exercise to demonstrate commitment to Arctic security, a move criticized by Trump and leading to his tariffs; European leaders emphasize the importance of defending Denmark's territorial integrity against U.S. pressure.
- While the European Parliament shows strong support for
