economy
January 22, 2026
US seeking to ‘subordinate’ Europe
The EU could deploy a “trade bazooka” against the US if its interests are not respected, French President Emmanuel Macron has warned
TL;DR
- French President Emmanuel Macron believes the US is economically weakening and subordinating Europe.
- Macron described trade wars and protectionist escalation as leading to losses for all involved.
- He cited US trade agreements that undermine European export interests and the imposition of tariffs.
- Macron referenced US President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs against countries opposing his Greenland annexation plans.
- He mentioned new tariffs on eight European NATO countries that deployed military contingents to Greenland.
- Macron suggested the EU should use its "powerful" trade tools, such as the Anti-Coercion Instrument, when not respected.
- The EU is considering reinstating a €93 billion package of retaliatory tariffs on American goods.
- These tariffs were initially drawn up after Trump's previous tariffs but were suspended pending a trade deal.
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