Strasbourg: The European Parliament decided on Tuesday to suspend the ratification of the trade agreement between the European Union and the United States due to recent threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. This decision was confirmed by leaders of the Conservative, Social Democratic, and Liberal parties.
According to Jordan News Agency, the leader of the Social Democrats, Iratxe Garca P©rez, stated that there is a broad consensus among most political groups to freeze the trade agreement reached last year with Washington. This move comes as a direct response to Trump's threats regarding tariffs related to Greenland.
French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized that the EU should not shy away from utilizing anti-coercion mechanisms to counter the U.S. president's tariff threats. His remarks reflect a growing sentiment among European leaders to stand firm against perceived aggressive trade tactics.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged a strong response to Trump's repeated threats concerning Greenland and suggested tariffs. She highlighted the importance of honoring agreements, stating, "The EU and the United States reached a trade agreement last July. In politics as in trade, an agreement is an agreement. And when friends shake hands, it means something."
Von der Leyen further recalled Trump's previous agreement not to impose additional tariffs on EU member states, describing the proposed new tariffs on Greenland as "a major mistake, especially between long-standing allies." She assured that the EU's response "will be firm, unified, and proportionate," signaling a clear stance from the European leadership.