France is considering using the European Union’s most powerful trade tool against the US in response to potential tariffs imposed by President Trump. This “anti-coercion instrument” is designed to counter coercive economic measures, and a small group of EU countries, including France, are exploring its use. If implemented, it would mark the first time the EU has used this measure against the US.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-21/france-said-to-float-using-eu-s-most-powerful-trade-tool-on-us