European Union member states are discussing a number of choices for the way to answer President Donald Trump’s newest tariff risk, together with imposing retaliatory levies on €93 billion ($108 billion) of US items, in line with individuals aware of the talks.
EU ambassadors met Sunday night in Brussels as they tried to plot a joint response to Trump’s announcement that he would put 10% tariffs on eight European international locations on Feb. 1 in relation to their actions in Greenland.
Among the many different choices being mentioned is utilizing a robust software often known as the anti-coercion instrument, added the individuals, who requested to not be recognized discussing delicate conversations. French President Emmanuel Macron steered on Sunday the bloc ought to think about using that new software, though France backed away from utilizing it previously after Trump threatened to retaliate.
Final yr, the EU had authorised retaliatory tariffs on €93 billion of US merchandise however suspended their implementation after the 2 sides reached a commerce pact. European lawmakers steered over the weekend that they’ll maintain off on approving that commerce pact, citing Trump’s newest transfer.
The Monetary Instances reported earlier on the discussions over reviving retaliatory tariffs.
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