Big Take Can Europe Break Up With the US?
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Jan 26, 2026 Suzanne Lynch, Brussels bureau chief for Bloomberg News covering EU politics and transatlantic relations. She walks through European outrage at recent US moves and how the EU might retaliate with trade and tech tools. Discussion covers financial levers like treasury debates and pension sell‑offs. She explores NATO, Arctic tensions and whether this crisis could spur EU unity and reform.
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Transatlantic Trust Has Been Broken
- European leaders feel the U.S. has crossed a Rubicon and can't always be trusted as an ally anymore.
- That perception is driving talk of Europe needing to look after itself and build strategic autonomy.
Activate The ACI Trade Bazooka
- Use the ACI (anti-coercion instrument) to retaliate against coercive trade practices by major partners like the U.S.
- The EU can hit services, levy taxes on U.S. tech, and restrict procurement access if it activates the tool.
Fix Regulation To Boost Competitiveness
- Strengthen the single market by cutting regulatory burden and improving capital markets to boost competitiveness.
- Europe should close the competitiveness gap with the U.S. to demonstrate economic muscle in future disputes.