The EU is considering activating the Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI) in response to President Trump's threats to impose 30% tariffs on European imports. Countries such as France and Germany support the use of the ACI if a trade deal is not reached by August 1. The AIT allows for graduated responses, including tariffs and investment restrictions. Although it has never been activated, the AIT is a deterrent designed to protect the EU's economic sovereignty. The final decision will depend on the outcome of negotiations with the US.
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UE ar putea riposta împotriva tarifelor lui Trump prin activarea instrumentului anti-coerciţie, considerat "o opţiune nucleară" în politica comercială
UE ar putea activa ACI, „arma nucleară” comercială, dacă Trump impune tarife de 30%. Decizia va fi luată până la 1 august
UE ar putea folosi ”bazooka comercială” împotriva tarifelor lui Trump, un ultim avertisment înainte de escaladare
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