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20/01/2026

EU Holds Emergency Meeting Over Trump's Greenland Tariff Threats

Updated 1 day ago: The focus shifted from an emergency meeting to discussions of retaliatory measures, including potential tariffs on €93 billion worth of US goods, and specific mention of eight affected European countries and the activation of the EU's anti-coercion instrument.

European Union member states are discussing retaliatory measures against the US, including tariffs on up to €93 billion ($108 billion) worth of US goods. This follows US President Donald Trump's announcement of 10% tariffs on imports from eight European countries starting February 1. EU ambassadors met in Brussels to coordinate their response, with options including activating the bloc’s anti-coercion instrument. The eight affected countries condemned Trump's move, warning it could harm transatlantic relations. French President Emmanuel Macron and other leaders have expressed concerns about the implications for security and trade, emphasizing the need for dialogue based on sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Published 1 day ago • 18 Jan 2026, 10:37 PM IST

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