EU lawmakers divided over resuming work on US trade deal after Greenland crisis

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersJanuary 26, 2026 at 07:31 PM

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EU lawmakers are divided on whether to resume work on a trade deal with the United States, which was previously suspended due to President Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland and tariff threats. The European Parliament's trade committee postponed a decision on restarting negotiations until the following week, February 4th. While the Parliament President hoped to resume discussions, the trade committee chair indicated further assessment was needed before the next committee meeting on February 23rd and 24th. Some lawmakers emphasize the importance of mutual respect in US-EU trade relations, while delaying the deal risks angering the Trump administration and potentially triggering higher US tariffs. The US has also stated that tariff concessions will not be considered until the deal is in place.

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World Economic Forum 30% Karin Karlsbro 40% Roberta Metsola 50% Bernd Lange 60% Greenland 70% United States ×280% European Union ×285% European Parliament ×290% Donald Trump ×395%

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eu-us trade deal 100% tariffs 80% trade relations 70% european parliament 70% donald trump 60% trade committee 50% greenland crisis 40% mutual respect 40%