EU Lawmakers Push to Freeze US Trade Deal Amid Trump's Greenland Threats

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Moneycontrol•09-01-2026, 21:04
EU Lawmakers Push to Freeze US Trade Deal Amid Trump's Greenland Threats
- •Senior European Parliament lawmakers are advocating to freeze the EU–US trade deal.
- •The push comes after US President Donald Trump renewed threats over Greenland, which lawmakers view as territorial intimidation.
- •The trade deal, already controversial, faces resistance from center-left, liberal, green, and left-wing political groups.
- •Key figures like Anna Cavazzini and Brando Benifei indicate strong opposition, stating MEPs are unlikely to approve trade measures benefiting the US.
- •Danish MEP Per Clausen circulated a letter to freeze parliamentary work, arguing approval would reward Trump's actions.
Why It Matters: European lawmakers are moving to freeze the EU-US trade deal, citing Trump's Greenland threats.
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