Bernd Lange

Bernd Lange is the head of the European Parliament's trade committee. He is newsworthy because of the EU's recent actions regarding its trade deal with the United States, particularly in response to President Trump's threats of tariffs and demands related to Greenland. The European Parliament, under the influence of its trade committee, has formally suspended the ratification process of the US trade deal in protest. This decision came after Trump threatened to impose tariffs on EU exports unless the bloc agreed to his demands regarding Greenland. Lange's role as head of the trade committee places him at the center of the EU's response to these US actions, making him a key figure in the ongoing transatlantic trade tensions and discussions about the future of EU-US relations. The parliament's decision to block the trade deal highlights the significance of Lange's position and influence in shaping the EU's trade policy.