US-EU trade deal on pause after Trump threatens to impose tariffs on European nations over Greenland

Summary

The EU has paused the ratification of the US-EU trade deal after US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on Denmark and other European nations over Greenland.

Key Points
  • US President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Denmark and other European countries over Greenland.
  • The EU has paused the ratification process of the US-EU trade deal announced in July 2025.
  • Trump announced tariffs starting at 10% from February 1, 2026, increasing to 25% from June 1, 2026 if Greenland is not sold.
  • European countries are concerned about the impact on NATO and regional stability due to the dispute over Greenland.
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