Trump on Saturday announced a 10% tariff as of February 1 on goods from European countries that have rallied to support Greenland in the face of US threats
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Moneycontrol18-01-2026, 07:13

EU Halts US Trade Deal Over Trump's Greenland Tariff Threat

  • European Union lawmakers are set to block the EU-US trade deal due to President Trump's tariff threats over Greenland.
  • Manfred Weber, president of the European People’s Party, stated that approval for the trade deal is not possible at this stage.
  • Trump announced a 10% tariff on goods from European countries supporting Greenland, escalating to 25% unless Greenland is purchased.
  • EU leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen and Emmanuel Macron, condemned Trump's threats, calling them unacceptable and undermining transatlantic relations.
  • EU lawmakers are considering using the bloc's anti-coercion instrument (ACI) as a retaliatory trade tool against US pressure.

Why It Matters: EU lawmakers are halting the US trade deal in response to Trump's tariff threats linked to Greenland.

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