Greenland Conflict: Trump Threatens 10% Tariffs, EU Blocks US Trade Deal

• European Parliament members are preparing to block the EU's trade deal with the United States.
• Trump threatened a 10% tariff on goods from several European countries if they oppose US control over Greenland, effective February 1, 2026.
• The tariff could increase to 25% if no deal is reached for Greenland's complete purchase.
• Manfred Weber, EPP President, stated that an agreement with the US is not possible given Trump's threats.
• The EU-US trade deal, signed last summer, requires parliamentary approval and faces opposition from MEPs who view it as one-sided.

Why It Matters: Trump's Greenland tariffs threat leads EU to block US trade deal, escalating transatlantic tensions.