Core Viewpoint - The European Parliament is unlikely to approve the trade agreement reached between the EU and the US last July due to threats from the US regarding Greenland, with calls for the use of counter-coercion tools in response to US tariffs [1][2] Group 1: Trade Agreement and Tariffs - The US plans to impose a 10% tariff on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland starting February 1, with an increase to 25% on June 1 until an agreement on the "complete and total purchase of Greenland" is reached [1] - The previously agreed EU-US trade deal required the EU to eliminate tariffs on US industrial goods and provide preferential market access for US seafood and agricultural products in exchange for a 15% tariff on most EU goods entering the US [1] - The European Parliament will not advance the approval process for the trade agreement, creating uncertainty in the EU-US trade relations [1] Group 2: Reactions from European Politicians - The President of the Renew Europe group stated that the US government's actions are "unacceptable" and suggested that the EU should consider activating its counter-coercion tools designed to address economic coercion [2] - Members of the Social Democratic Party called for the immediate activation of counter-coercion measures, criticizing the US for using tariffs and economic threats to enforce illegal territorial claims [2] - The situation reflects the anticipated scenarios when drafting counter-coercion legislation, prompting calls for the EU Commission to initiate relevant procedures and investigations [2]
为夺格陵兰岛美对欧洲八国加关税
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-18 17:25