After U.S. President Trump withdrew the tariff threat against European allies, the European Parliament is expected to restart the voting process on the U.S.-Europe trade agreement, marking a turning point in the transatlantic trade relationship that had stalled due to the Greenland issue. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister of the Greenland autonomous government emphasized a non-negotiable stance on sovereignty, highlighting significant differences that still exist in this geopolitical game.
European Parliament President Metsola stated on Thursday, January 22, in Brussels that Trump's change in position is sufficient to support a vote on the U.S.-Europe agreement, with a preliminary vote likely to take place in the coming days. Parliamentary approval is the final step needed for the EU to make this trade agreement effective. Just a day earlier, lawmakers had decided to indefinitely suspend the approval process, citing Trump's &#34;coercive&#34; threats.
Trump dramatically shifted his stance on Wednesday, stating that he would not implement the tariffs on eight European countries that were set to take effect on February 1. This decision came after his meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Trump announced on social media that the two sides had established a &#34;framework&#34; for future cooperation regarding Greenland and the Arctic region. Although the details of the agreement remain unclear, this shift has temporarily eased transatlantic tensions.
According to Xinhua News Agency, Trump stated on Thursday, January 22, during an interview in Davos, Switzerland, that the U.S. is negotiating details related to Greenland, and the U.S. will obtain &#34;full access rights&#34; to Greenland, which means the U.S. can &#34;deploy anything we need&#34; in the region, but the U.S. will not pay any costs for this because &#34;we are talking about national security and international security.&#34; Trump added that the U.S. wants to deploy the &#34;Iron Dome&#34; missile defense system in Greenland, which is the only concession from the U.S.
Additionally, according to Xinhua News Agency, Greenland's Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen stated on Thursday that Greenland chooses the Kingdom of Denmark, the EU, and NATO. Nielsen emphasized that Greenland's sovereignty and territorial integrity are &#34;red lines,&#34; and any agreement involving Greenland must be negotiated with respect to international law, involving both Greenland and Denmark.
<h2>European Parliament Prepares to Restart Voting Process</h2>
European Parliament President Metsola stated before the emergency meeting of EU leaders on Thursday: &#34;This means we can continue to advance the previously suspended discussions on the EU-U.S. trade agreement internally. I will work with my colleagues to push the relevant process forward.&#34;
According to CCTV News on January 21, the Chairman of the European Parliament's International Trade Committee, Lange, announced that the review of the EU-U.S. trade agreement will be indefinitely frozen. Lange stated that it is impossible to carry out related work as usual when the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the EU are under threat. This decision marks a sharp deterioration in transatlantic relations.
Additionally, according to CCTV, Trump announced on social media on Saturday, January 17, that starting February 1, a 10% tariff will be imposed on goods imported from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland, claiming that the tariff rate will increase to 25% starting June 1, until the parties reach an agreement on the U.S. &#34;comprehensive and complete purchase of Greenland.&#34;
The trade agreement was finalized last July and has been partially implemented, but it has sparked widespread criticism in Europe. According to the agreement, the European Union agreed to eliminate almost all tariffs on U.S. products while accepting a 15% tariff imposed by the U.S. on most EU products, along with a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum.
Although the threat of additional tariffs from Trump has been temporarily lifted, Lange warned that &#34;there can be no false sense of security,&#34; as &#34;the next threat will certainly come.&#34; He stated that more details about the Greenland agreement are needed &#34;to determine how to proceed with the implementation of the EU-U.S. trade agreement,&#34; and his committee will discuss the next steps next Monday.
<h2>Greenland Prime Minister Reiterates Sovereignty Bottom Line</h2>
Greenland's Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede stated at a press conference on Thursday that he is unclear about the specific content of the &#34;framework&#34; agreement reached between Trump and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, but emphasized that any agreement involving Greenland cannot be reached without the participation of Greenland and Denmark.
According to Xinhua News Agency, Egede stated that the Greenland autonomous government and its people continue to feel immense pressure from the U.S., and in this situation, &#34;the support of allies is crucial.&#34; He said, &#34;We choose the Kingdom of Denmark. We choose the EU. We choose NATO. This is not just a matter for Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark; it concerns the world order for all of us.&#34;
Egede emphasized that Greenland has &#34;red lines&#34; that cannot be crossed, including the need to respect territorial integrity, international law, and sovereignty. He stated, &#34;Our integrity, borders, and international law are absolutely red lines that we do not want anyone to cross. I think this is not surprising.&#34;
Egede expressed confidence that these bottom lines have been communicated to Stoltenberg by officials from Denmark and Greenland and have been &#34;conveyed&#34; to Trump. He said, &#34;I do not know the specific content of that agreement, but I know we now have a high-level working group developing solutions for both parties.&#34;
Egede directly criticized the aggressive stance of the Trump administration towards Greenland, stating, &#34;There is no doubt that the rhetoric we have heard over the past year is unacceptable to us.&#34; He said it is difficult to maintain a respectful dialogue when citizens &#34;hear threats of annexation and occupation every night,&#34; adding, &#34;Try to imagine what it feels like as a Greenlander, as a peaceful people here, to hear and see in the media every day that someone wants to take away your freedom.&#34;
<h2>Trump Announces Agreement Framework and Reactions</h2>
According to Xinhua News Agency, Trump stated on social media on Wednesday, January 21, that based on his &#34;productive&#34; meeting with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg, the two sides &#34;have established a framework for an agreement regarding Greenland and the future of the entire Arctic region,&#34; with relevant progress to be announced in due course. He did not specify the details of the agreement framework but indicated that the plan involves defense and mineral extraction arrangements, &#34;benefiting everyone,&#34; and that the U.S. &#34;got everything it wanted.&#34;
Trump also stated that based on the above situation, he would not implement the measures to impose tariffs on eight European countries that were originally scheduled to take effect on February 1.
Xinhua News Agency reported on Wednesday that Trump described the agreement's duration as &#34;indefinite,&#34; stating that the agreement meets his demands for controlling Greenland. However, he did not explicitly state whether this includes U.S. ownership of Greenland. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki stated on the same day that the details of the agreement framework still need to be finalized by &#34;all relevant parties&#34; before being made public
She stated that if the agreement is reached, &#34;the United States will permanently achieve all strategic goals in Greenland at a minimal cost.&#34;
Xinhua News Agency mentioned that neither the United States nor NATO has publicly disclosed the details of the agreement framework. According to reports from American and European media, the agreement will not involve the transfer of sovereignty over Greenland and may involve the deployment of the &#34;Iron Dome&#34; missile defense system by the United States in Greenland, &#34;updating&#34; the defense agreement signed between the United States and Denmark in 1951 regarding Greenland, and increasing NATO's activities in the Arctic region.
Wall Street Journal cited reports that the agreement was discussed and formed during Wednesday's NATO meeting, where senior military officials from NATO member countries discussed a compromise proposal: Denmark would transfer sovereignty over a small piece of land in Greenland to the United States for the construction of a military base. Nielsen explicitly rejected this proposal at a press conference.
Xinhua News Agency stated that NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg confirmed on Wednesday that he had a &#34;very good meeting&#34; with Trump and noted that Trump's post on social media &#34;hit the nail on the head,&#34; adding that &#34;there will be more dialogue to follow.&#34; NATO spokesperson Allison Hart said that Stoltenberg did not make any &#34;sovereignty compromises&#34; regarding Greenland during his meeting with Trump.
According to Xinhua News Agency, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said in an interview with Danish media on Thursday that Stoltenberg does not have the authority to negotiate on behalf of Denmark and Greenland with other parties. Frederiksen stated that Denmark's red line remains unchanged: it will not give up sovereignty, and Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod stated on Wednesday that he is willing to tell Trump in person that Denmark will not negotiate on the sovereignty of Greenland. He reiterated that the United States will not get Greenland, &#34;that is the bottom line.&#34;

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola stated that Trump's shift in position is sufficient to support a vote on the EU-US agreement, with a preliminary vote likely to take place in the coming days. Greenland's Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede emphasized that Greenland's sovereignty and territorial integrity are a "red line," and any agreement involving Greenland must be negotiated with respect to international law, involving both Greenland and Denmark. Trump stated that the U.S. will gain "full access rights" to Greenland, meaning it can "deploy anything we need" in the region, but will not pay any costs for this

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After Trump lifted the tariff threat, the European Parliament plans to unfreeze the review of the EU-US trade agreement, and the Prime Minister of Greenland reiterated the bottom line