Group 1 - The EU is preparing to respond to potential tariffs imposed by the US, with a meeting scheduled to discuss countermeasures against President Trump's "no deal" scenario [1][4] - The US is pushing for a universal tariff on EU goods exceeding 10%, with only a few exemptions, including aircraft and certain medical devices [1][3] - The EU has already approved a retaliatory tariff plan targeting $210 billion worth of US goods, focusing on politically sensitive products [4] Group 2 - The EU is considering the implementation of the "Anti-Coercion Instrument" (ACI) if negotiations fail, which would grant broad retaliatory powers to EU officials [5][6] - The ACI could allow the EU to impose new taxes on US tech giants, restrict US investments in Europe, and limit US companies' access to EU government contracts [6] - The EU's response strategy includes potential tariffs on $72 billion worth of US goods, targeting products like Boeing aircraft and American-made cars [4]

Group 1 - France's strategy is to use fines instead of taxes, which has been promoted within the EU [2] - Macron criticized Trump's tariffs as "barbaric" and proposed a temporary halt to European investments in the US until clarifications are made [1][5] - The US has imposed a 20% tariff on the EU, alongside existing tariffs on steel, aluminum, and automobiles [4] Group 2 - Macron predicts that the tariffs will weaken the US economy and make American businesses and citizens poorer [5] - Stellantis announced layoffs of 900 employees in the US due to the impact of the tariffs, indicating a direct consequence of the trade policies [6] - The EU is considering retaliatory measures against US tech companies and may utilize the Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI) to impose tariffs and restrictions [1][7] Group 3 - The EU's trade deficit with the US was €155.8 billion (approximately $168.6 billion) in goods, while the US had a surplus of €104 billion (approximately $112.6 billion) in services [4] - The ACI allows the EU to impose counter-sanctions against economic coercion, including trade and service restrictions [7][8] - France has been effective in pushing for fines against US tech giants, reflecting a strategic shift in how the EU addresses trade imbalances [8]