Germany and France Push for a More Aggressive Tariff Response

Bloomberg 3 april 2025

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-03/germany-and-france-push-for-a-more-aggressive-tariff-response


Germany wants the European Union to consider using its most powerful tool to retaliate against US President Donald Trump’s trade war.

“We have to take a close look at the anti-coercion instrument, which are measures that go far beyond tariff policy,” including digital services, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said Monday, referring to a measure that would allow the bloc to target Big Tech companies.

That tool, typically labeled the “bazooka” in the EU’s trade arsenal, was established primarily as a deterrent option to avoid coercive economic practices 

Poland’s Michal Baranowski, who is chairing the meeting, highlighted the need for urgent talks with the US.

“It’s very clear that there will be no winners in this confrontation,” he said. “

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-07/germany-calls-for-strongest-tool-to-retaliate-against-us-tariffs-m96xrcbi


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