US accused of unprecedented bullying of Europe
The gist
An unnamed accuser says Secretary of State Marco Rubio led an "unprecedented" campaign of threats against sovereign states.
The EU has opened a coercion investigation into Trump's tariff threats over tech regulation.
How it unfolded
- recentlyUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio is accused of personally leading an "unprecedented" campaign of threats and coercion to pressure sovereign states into abstaining.
- recentlyIranian President Pezeshkian accuses the US of "bullying" other countries.
- Sep 25, 2025The EU responds to Donald Trump's pressure on tech regulation with a coercion investigation.