NewsWorld NewsEurope News'Prefer rule of law to brutality': On Trump's 200% tariff, France's Macron says won't give in t
NewsWorld NewsEurope News'Prefer rule of law to brutality': On Trump's 200% tariff, France's Macron says won't give in to bulliesTrendingWorld's safest cityIsrael warna IranBruce SpringsteenGreenland protestMinneapolis newsTrump letter to NorwayRussian winterWorld's safest cityIsrael warna IranBruce SpringsteenGreenland protestMinneapolis newsTrump letter to NorwayRussian winterWorld's safest cityIsrael warna IranBruce SpringsteenGreenland protestMinneapolis newsTrump letter to NorwayRussian winter'Prefer rule of law to brutality': On Trump's 200% tariff, France's Macron says won't give in to bulliesTOI World Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jan 20, 2026, 21:46 ISTCommentsShareAA+Text SizeSmallMediumLarge French president Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday stated Europe would not be intimidated or "give in to bullies," delivering his strongest rebuke yet of US president Donald Trump's threat to impose steep tariffs if Europe blocks a US takeover of Greenland.Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Macron stated France and Europe would not "passively accept the law of the strongest," warning that doing so would amount to "vassalisation," news agency Reuters reported. Europe, he added, would continue to defend territorial sovereignty and the rule of law, even as the global order shifts toward what he described as a more brutal, rules-free environment.Macron's remarks contrasted with the more measured tone adopted by several other European leaders seeking to avoid escalation in the transatlantic dispute.
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Trump has now vowed to roll out escalating tariffs from February 1 on eight European nations, including France, unless the United States is allowed to acquire Greenland. His comments came after Trump threatened tariffs of up to 200% on French wine and champagne and later published screenshots of private messages exchanged with Macron."We prefer respect to bullies," Macron said."We prefer the rule of law to brutality," he added.
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Macron stated the "endless accumulation" of tariffs was fundamentally unacceptable, particularly when used as leverage against territorial sovereignty.About the AuthorTOI World DeskAt TOI World Desk, our dedicated team of seasoned journalists and passionate writers tirelessly sifts through the vast tapestry of global events to bring you the latest news and diverse perspectives round the clock.
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