EU Prepares to Target Silicon Valley if Trump Pursues Tariffs:FT

Feb. 5, 2025, 5:18 AM UTC

The European Commission is looking at using its “anti-coercion instrument” in any potential trade dispute with Washington, which would allow the EU to target US service industries such as Big Tech, the FT reports citing two officials with knowledge of the plans.

  • Tool allows EU’s executive arm to impose restrictions on trade in services and was drawn up during Trump’s first term
  • NOTE: EU Sees a Path to Negotiate With Trump to Avoid a Tariff Fight

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