JUST IN: 🇫🇷🇺🇸 France President Macron says: “Tariff threats are unacceptable and have no place in this context. Europeans responds… Full details ⤵️

In a dramatic escalation of transatlantic tensions, French President Emmanuel Macron has delivered a sharp rebuke to Washington’s recent tariff warnings, declaring that “Tariff threats are unacceptable and have no place in this context.”

Speaking from Paris after an urgent EU consultation, Macron condemned what he called “aggressive and counterproductive tactics” from U.S. officials amid growing disputes over technology trade, defense funding, and industrial subsidies.
“Europe will not negotiate under pressure or intimidation,” Macron asserted. “We are partners, not rivals. Cooperation—not coercion—must define our economic relations.”
According to insiders in Brussels, Macron’s remarks were immediately backed by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, signaling a united European front against potential U.S. tariffs on automobiles, energy products, and green tech components.
EU officials are reportedly drafting a coordinated response plan that could include targeted countermeasures if Washington moves forward with its tariff agenda. The European Parliament’s trade committee warned that any unilateral action by the U.S. would “trigger a proportional and strategic reaction” from the EU.
Analysts say this standoff marks one of the most serious trade flashpoints since the Trump-era tariffs, potentially straining relations between two of the world’s largest economic blocs at a time when unity is critical for addressing global challenges—from the Ukraine war to climate policy.
Macron’s tone underscores France’s push for “European sovereignty” in trade and technology — a policy stance that has gained momentum as Europe seeks greater independence from U.S. economic pressure.
As of now, the White House has not issued an official response, but sources in Washington hint that the administration remains “firm” on protecting American industries.
🌍 Developing Story:
European leaders are expected to convene an emergency economic summit within the week to finalize their response strategy. The outcome could reshape the balance of U.S.–EU trade relations for years to come.