EU Parliament Suspends US Trade Deal
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Jan 21, 2026 · Last updated Jan 22, 2026
The suspension of the trade deal between the European Union and the United States creates significant uncertainty for transatlantic trade, potentially leading to higher tariffs and reduced economic cooperation. This could negatively impact various industries, particularly those involved in import/export between the two blocs, and may trigger retaliatory measures from the European Union, further escalating trade tensions.
The European Union — European Parliament has suspended its work on a trade deal with the United States in protest against Donald Trump's demands to acquire Denmark — Greenland and his threats of tariffs on European allies. Lawmakers had been debating proposals to remove EU import duties on United States goods and extend zero tariffs on United States lobsters, but these votes have now been postponed indefinitely. Bernd Lange, chair of the European Union — European Parliament's trade committee, stated that the new tariff threats broke the Turnberry deal. This move risks angering Donald Trump and could lead to higher United States tariffs on European Union goods. The Donald Trump administration has ruled out concessions until the deal is in place. The European Union is considering retaliatory tariffs worth up to 93 billion euros on United States goods, and Emmanuel Macron is urging the European Union to activate its anti-coercion trade instrument.
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