Novara Live Trump’s Tariff Threat Stuns Europe
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Jan 19, 2026 Jonny Ball, a savvy writer and commentator on geopolitics, joins the discussion on Trump's abrupt tariff threats against Europe. He highlights the UK’s precarious position amid growing U.S. tensions and advocates for a pause on Trident renewal to strengthen domestic defense. The chat circles around the implications of Europe's possible retaliation and the risks of U.S. dependence. Additionally, the unsettling ties between right-wing influencers and extremist movements in Miami provoke a critical examination of normalization of hate symbols.
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Tariff Threat As Geopolitical Leverage
- Donald Trump's Greenland tariffs threaten allied economies to force geopolitical concessions.
- Ash and Michael argue Europe lacks leverage because of deep US technological and military dependencies.
EU's Trade 'Bazooka' Has Limits
- The EU considers targeted retaliatory tariffs and the Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI) as responses.
- The ACI could hit US tech, IP and finance but risks harming EU consumers and supply chains.
Reassess Military And Intelligence Dependencies
- Review dependence on US bases and contracts like Palantir to regain strategic autonomy.
- Pause Trident renewal and debate whether a US-reliant deterrent is sensible going forward.