International Relations / Trade Governance
Proposed tariff actions by Donald Trump have brought renewed attention to the European Union’s Anti-Coercion Instrument, often described as the EU’s “trade bazooka”. The tool is intended to counter economic pressure exerted through unilateral trade measures.
Triggered by concerns over US tariff threats, the instrument allows the EU to investigate coercive actions, pursue negotiations and, if required, deploy countermeasures. Its potential use reflects the EU’s effort to deter unilateralism and assert strategic autonomy in global trade.
APSC relevance
Relevant for GS on trade diplomacy, economic coercion and evolving global trade governance.
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