The EU is cautious about targeting US services in response to trade tensions, despite a significant US trade surplus in services. As EU leaders prepare to discuss tariffs, the focus remains on goods rather than services due to fears of escalation. France, Germany, and Spain have suggested using the EU's anti-coercion instrument, but targeting services is seen as riskier. The EU's reliance on US services complicates retaliation, as alternatives are limited. The EU has regulatory tools to address competition and digital issues but maintains a non-discriminatory stance.