EU Leaders to Meet on US Tariff Threat, Potential Retaliation

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By Alberto Nardelli and Jorge Valero

January 18, 2026 at 6:58 PM UTC

Updated on

January 18, 2026 at 8:10 PM UTC

European Union leaders will hold an emergency meeting in the coming days to discuss President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat as they explore possible retaliatory measures.

The leaders plan to meet in person near the end of this week, according to an EU official.