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In addition to limiting trade in goods and services, the anti-coercion instrument could also target foreign direct investment and financial markets.

Pressure is mounting on the European Union to deploy its anti-coercion instrument in response to President Trump's threat to impose tariffs until Denmark agrees to sell Greenland. France's Macron calls for trade bazooka to be deployed, while Italy's Meloni says Trump's tariffs are an 'error'.

President warns UK and allies face tariffs if they oppose American takeover of Danish territory

EU leaders have warned tariffs would risk a ‘dangerous downward spiral’ in transatlantic relations.

Helen McEntee said they are ‘coordinating closely with our EU and wider European partners in response to this announcement’.

Helen McEntee said the decision ’is completely unacceptable and deeply regrettable’

Government forces have seized a strategic town in eastern Syria, intensifying their push against Kurdish-led forces east of the Euphrates River

European leaders have warned transatlantic ties are at risk after President Donald Trump's announcement that eight countries, including France, will face tariffs of up to 25 percent if they continue to oppose the United States' bid to acquire Greenland. French President Emmanuel Macron called the threats "unacceptable".

The leaders of Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK issue joint statement ahead of EU ambassadors meeting