I mean, the choice is basically between 15% tarrifs in the US and 0% in the EU, or more in both. Both hurt the EU, but the latter hurts the EU more - it just also hurts the US more.

Europe has a weak negotiation position because it’s not willing to hurt itself.

The Dutch government is looking to instate the same: https://nos.nl/artikel/2615423-kabinet-wil-handelsverbod-voor-producten-uit-illegale-israelische-nederzettingen

Interestingly the European Rail Passengers Union (@erpu@eupolicy.social) isn’t wholly positive; see this thread: https://eupolicy.social/@erpu/116566721075134554

Apparently it’s still going to be quite a bit of work to find the best place to buy a ticket if your trip crosses more than one border, and your existing discounts are unlikely to apply.

Still, it will hopefully be an improvement over the situation today.