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title: "The European Parliament indefinitely postpones the vote on the US-EU trade agreement until the United States returns to a cooperative path"
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description: "The European Parliament has decided to indefinitely postpone the vote on the US-EU trade agreement due to President Trump's increased threats stemming from his attempt to acquire Greenland. The chairman of the Parliament's Trade Committee, Bernd Lange, stated that the actions of the United States are undermining the stability of US-EU trade relations, and work on the trade agreement will be suspended until the US returns to cooperation. EU leaders will discuss their response to Trump, including imposing counter-tariffs on US goods. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized that Europe prefers dialogue but will take action if necessary"
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# The European Parliament indefinitely postpones the vote on the US-EU trade agreement until the United States returns to a cooperative path

After U.S. President Trump intensified threats to seize Greenland, the European Parliament decided to freeze the vote on the U.S.-EU trade agreement.

The Parliament's Trade Committee indefinitely postponed the vote on Wednesday, raising doubts about whether the agreement can ultimately be reached.

"By threatening the territorial integrity and sovereignty of EU member states and using tariffs as a means of coercion, the U.S. is undermining the stability and predictability of U.S.-EU trade relations," said Bernd Lange, chairman of the Parliament's Trade Committee, in a statement.

"We have no choice but to suspend work related to the trade agreement," Lange added, "until the U.S. decides to return to a path of cooperation rather than confrontation."

Manfred Weber, leader of the right-wing European People's Party, the largest group in the Parliament, stated on Wednesday: "For our People's Party and all members, one thing is clear: U.S. goods cannot enter the EU with zero tariffs until the issues are clarified."

EU leaders will gather in Brussels on Thursday to discuss responses to Trump's radical actions. Options under consideration include imposing counter-tariffs on U.S. goods worth €93 billion ($109 billion) and potentially activating the so-called "anti-coercion tool," which would allow the EU to restrict investments in Europe and impose additional fees and tariffs.

"Europe prefers dialogue and solutions, but if necessary, we are fully prepared to act with unity, urgency, and determination," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told lawmakers on Wednesday morning

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