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European Parliament Halts EU-US Trade Deal Ratification

Published January 20, 2026, 17:26
European Parliament Halts EU-US Trade Deal Ratification

The European Parliament has decided to suspend the ratification process of the trade agreement with the United States, in response to Donald Trump's threats to impose tariffs, including his controversial proposal to 'buy' Greenland. This decision represents a 'majority agreement' among the political groups in the European Parliament. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, emphasized that the EU's response will be 'steadfast, united and proportionate' if the US proceeds with the tariffs. Simultaneously, Brussels is considering increasing tariffs on American products, while France is pushing for further measures. President Macron described the situation as 'crazy' and referred to the possibility of using anti-coercion tools. This move marks Europe's first official reaction to Trump's new threats and underlines the EU's determination to protect its trade interests.