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Ratification of this trade agreement was suspended by the European Parliament in response to threats from Trump.
An extraordinary meeting of the European Council ended a few minutes ago. The leaders were analysing the tension with the United States over Greenland.
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro said today it is 'time to reaffirm the European Union's unity and resolve' in its relationship with the United States, because only in this way will Europe be able to 'safeguard' its interests vis-à-vis Washington.
On the eve of an emergency meeting of European leaders on relations with the United States, the President of the European Council said it is essential to preserve ties with the United States, while acknowledging that the European Union must respond firmly to perceived American “threats”. On the Portuguese presidential election, António Costa said he will vote for the candidate from the “democratic camp”.
Portugal marks 40 years of accession to the European Union in a context “of tension and concern” over US positions on the potential acquisition of Greenland and the imposition of tariffs on certain Member States.
The President of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, said today that the European Union (EU) must demonstrate collective determination and unity in criticising US President Donald Trump for failing to honour established alliances.
The decision follows President Trump imposing tariffs of 10% and 25% on eight European countries. The suspension prevents ratification of the treaty that would have abolished duties on US exports.
Rangel says the imposition of tariffs jeopardises the previous agreement between the US administration and the EU.
The European Union says it will take a firm response, including possible countermeasures, if US President Donald Trump increases import tariffs, EU officials warn.
Donald Trump's determination to exert control over Greenland has brought the issue of tariffs back to the centre of the debate, with the US president threatening a 10% surcharge on European countries that oppose control of Greenland. Brussels has pledged to respond firmly, and measures are being prepared.
The EU has responded firmly to President Trump’s announcement of tariffs on several European countries over the Greenland dispute, expressing solidarity with Denmark and warning of a “dangerous spiral” that could damage transatlantic relations and even lead to suspension of parts of the trade agreement with the US. France, Sweden and the UK have rejected intimidation and pledged a coordinated European response, while the President of the European Council is coordinating a joint position and EU leaders have convened an emergency meeting to weigh diplomatic, economic and political options.
Europe will “be very firm in defending international law,” European Council President António Costa warned Washington.
The US president said he will impose a 10% import duty from February on goods from eight European countries, citing their opposition to US control of Greenland.
It took the bloc an entire year to accept the loss of the transatlantic relationship. The question for 2026 is, will it turn this acceptance into action?
