The Latest Breaking News from Emmanuel Macron

US president bats away questions over damage to US alliances, saying he has great relationship with European leaders outraged at his Greenland demands

Rolling coverage of the World Economic Forum in Davos, where European Commission president says Europe must respond to geopolitical shocks

But the Prime Minister was warned by an ex-Nato chief over seeking to ‘appease’ Trump

Former VP and other GOP officials warn against president’s threats that risk ‘fracturing’ NATO alliances

Emmanuel Macron urges EU to activate its powerful anti-coercion instrument for the first time as Trump threatens escalating tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland.

In addition to limiting trade in goods and services, the anti-coercion instrument could also target foreign direct investment and financial markets.

Pressure is mounting on the European Union to deploy its anti-coercion instrument in response to President Trump's threat to impose tariffs until Denmark agrees to sell Greenland. France's Macron calls for trade bazooka to be deployed, while Italy's Meloni says Trump's tariffs are an 'error'.

Emmanuel Macron calls on fellow leaders to use powerful anti-coercion instrument if US goes ahead with tariffs

European leaders have warned transatlantic ties are at risk after President Donald Trump's announcement that eight countries, including France, will face tariffs of up to 25 percent if they continue to oppose the United States' bid to acquire Greenland. French President Emmanuel Macron called the threats "unacceptable".