Macron: Calls us tariffs a "coercion mechanism" impacting the european economy. Macron: Describes us tariffs as a "game changer" and a structural turning point. Macron: States that europe must preserve key sectors, including chemicals.

Feb 11, 2026, 3:50:31 PM UTC(8 hours ago)

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Macron: Calls us tariffs a "coercion mechanism" impacting the european economy.
French President Macron views US tariffs as a "coercion mechanism" impacting the European economy, calling them a "game changer" and a structural turning point.
Macron emphasizes the need to protect key sectors, including chemicals, in response to the tariffs.
The EU has an "Anti-Coercion Instrument" (ACI), a trade tool adopted in 2023, designed to counter economic pressure from countries like the US.
The ACI allows the EU to retaliate with measures like tariffs, investment restrictions, and market access limitations.
The ACI is considered a "nuclear option" and has not been used yet.

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MACRON: US TARIFFS ON EUROPE ECONOMY ARE A ‘COERCION MECHANISM’ MACRON: CALLS US TARIFFS A 'GAME CHANGER', STRUCTURAL TURNING POINT MACRON: EUROPE MUST PRESERVE KEY SECTORS INCLUDING CHEMICALS

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Macron: Calls us tariffs a "coercion mechanism" impacting the european economy. Macron: Describes us tariffs as a "game changer" and a structural turning point. Macron: States that europe must preserve key sectors, including chemicals. | Foxly Invest