Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again shaken global markets and diplomacy. His latest move: new tariffs targeting 8 #EU countries after Greenland was not handed over to the United States.
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1️⃣ What did #TRUMP announce?
$TRUMP stated that the U.S. will impose:
• 10% tariffs starting February 1
• 25% tariffs starting June 1
Targeted countries:
🇩🇰 Denmark
🇳🇴 Norway
🇸🇪 Sweden
🇫🇷 France
🇩🇪 Germany
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇳🇱 Netherlands
🇫🇮 Finland
The reason? Greenland was not transferred to the U.S.
2️⃣ Europe reacts harshly
France and Germany led the backlash, calling the move unacceptable economic coercion. But France went a step further, pushing the EU to activate a powerful and never-before-used mechanism.
3️⃣ Enter the ACI: Europe’s “Trade Bazooka”
France is urging the EU to deploy the Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI) — a tool design
📌 The ACI allows the EU to:
• Impose severe trade restrictions
• Limit market access
• Target key industries and services
Experts call it the “Trade Bazooka” due to its destructive potential.
4️⃣ Not everyone agrees
According to Reuters:
• 🇫🇷 France and allies say: “Activate ACI immediately.”
• 🇩🇪 Germany and others prefer: traditional trade countermeasures, fearing escalation into a full trade war.
5️⃣ Eyes on Davos
Trump is expected to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos this Wednesday. Many European leaders will also be present.
🎯 Insiders say:
• Greenland will be the main topic
• Intense negotiations are expected
• Tensions could spill into global markets
6️⃣ The Greenland bombshell
The 8 affected countries already issued a joint statement opposing the tariffs.
Trump’s response?
👉 The U.S. “definitely wants Greenland”
👉 He even claimed the U.S. values it at $750 billion
7️⃣ Why this matters
This is no longer just about tariffs.
It’s about:
⚠️ Economic coercion
⚠️ Geopolitical leverage
⚠️ A potential EU–U.S. trade war
If the ACI is triggered, global trade dynamics could change overnight.
🔥 Bottom line:
Trump escalates.
Europe considers its strongest weapon.
Davos could decide the next chapter.
Markets, policymakers, and investors should pay very close attention.
