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Europe's rush to defend of Denmark's sovereignty against threats from the US echoes the defence of Ukraine's sovereignty against Russia – and raises the uncomfortable question of whether both sides of the Atlantic can continue working together to defend Kyiv.

Europe is weighing up its toughest trade response as tensions with Washington flare over Greenland – but Brussels insists it would rather talk than trade blows.

The world thought trade wars between the United States and its allies were relics of the past. However, Trump then threw another tantrum about Denmark not selling him Greenland and announced tariffs on European countries. Macron’s response? Anti-coercion Instrument.

Emmanuel Macron urges EU to activate its powerful anti-coercion instrument for the first time as Trump threatens escalating tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland.

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Emmanuel Macron urges EU to activate its powerful anti-coercion instrument for the first time as Trump threatens escalating tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland.

In addition to limiting trade in goods and services, the anti-coercion instrument could also target foreign direct investment and financial markets.

Pressure is mounting on the European Union to deploy its anti-coercion instrument in response to President Trump's threat to impose tariffs until Denmark agrees to sell Greenland. France's Macron calls for trade bazooka to be deployed, while Italy's Meloni says Trump's tariffs are an 'error'.

Emmanuel Macron calls on fellow leaders to use powerful anti-coercion instrument if US goes ahead with tariffs