Germany and France Reject Blackmail Amid Potential U.S. Tariff Measures

Germany and France have stated they will not accept blackmail amid potential U.S. tariff threats, ahead of an EU emergency summit in Brussels. Options include reinstating tariffs on 93 billion euros of U.S. imports or using the EU's untested Anti-Coercion Instrument, which could restrict trade and investments. Both ministers emphasized deterrence over escalation and expressed hope for a return to cooperative transatlantic relations based on negotiation rather than threats.