Can Canada's Trump standoff inspire the EU to push back?

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney walked away from trade negotiations with the United States, rejecting Washington's terms as a "bad deal" and vowing retaliation. The move has sparked debate over whether the European Union could take similar action. The EU faces pressure from the Trump administration over trade deficits, regulations, and a potential tariff on European goods. Brussels has prepared a list of €93 billion in American goods for retaliation and could invoke the Anti-Coercion Instrument, but member states remain divided on strategy. Unlike Canada, the EU's reliance on Ukraine security cooperation and internal disagreements over retaliation make a full break unlikely. The bloc's diversified trade links offer leverage, but consensus among 27 member states remains a significant hurdle.