EU Parliament eyes freezing US trade deal over Trump’s Greenland threats
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Key Points:
- Senior EU lawmakers are calling for the European Parliament to freeze the EU-U.S. trade deal in response to President Donald Trump's threats to take over Greenland, citing concerns over national security and territorial claims.
- The trade deal, initially unpopular for favoring the U.S., now faces additional opposition as lawmakers from center-left, liberal, green, and left-wing groups demand it be blocked unless the U.S. halts tariffs and security threats.
- The deal requires the EU to remove tariffs on U.S. industrial goods and ease market access for American farm produce and seafood, but lawmakers want guarantees before proceeding.
- Danish MEP Per Clausen has initiated a letter campaign urging the Parliament to freeze the deal, warning that approving it amid Trump's
