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Postponement of EU-US Trade Agreement Ratification Due to Trump's Pressures

January 20, 2026

The European Parliament has postponed the ratification of an important trade agreement with the United States due to recent tariff threats from President Trump. A majority agreement among political groups has been reached for this decision. This move represents the EU's response to Trump's pressures. The US is threatening higher tariffs if they do not acquire Greenland. France is urging the EU to consider more decisive measures against the US.