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European Parliament to Block EU-US Trade Deal Over Trump's Greenland Threat

Published January 19, 2026, 10:15
European Parliament to Block EU-US Trade Deal Over Trump's Greenland Threat

The European Parliament is expected to not ratify the EU-US trade deal due to threats made by Donald Trump regarding the potential purchase of Greenland. French MEP Raphael Glucksman stated that there will be no vote on the agreement, with consensus reached with other political groups on the matter. The EU deems it unacceptable to discuss trade agreements while Trump threatens European countries with tariffs and targets Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland. Manfred Weber, President of the European People's Party, agrees that the agreement's approval is not possible under current circumstances. Sources close to Emmanuel Macron argue that Trump's threats cast doubt on the validity of the deal.