Trade Talks Freeze Over Greenland

In a significant development in international trade relations, the European Parliament has decided to put on hold the legislative process for the Turnberry Deal, a crucial component of the EU-US trade agreement. This decision comes in the wake of escalating threats by the United States towards Greenland, which have raised concerns about territorial integrity and international cooperation.

Bernd Lange, the chair of Parliament’s International Trade Committee, made the announcement following a consultation with the committee’s shadow rapporteurs. The Turnberry Deal, initially set to eliminate tariffs on US industrial goods and establish a quota system for US agricultural products, is stalled due to the US’s perceived coercive tactics involving tariffs that threaten the sovereignty of EU member nations, particularly Denmark and Greenland. According to Lange, these actions undermine the stability of EU-US trade relations, prompting a unanimous decision to suspend the legislative proposals until a more cooperative approach is adopted by the US.

Further insights into the EU’s stance and future diplomatic engagement strategies are expected to be shared in a press conference scheduled for January 21, 2026. The event will be hosted by Bernd Lange at the European Parliament in Strasbourg and will be accessible online for global audiences. This conference marks a critical juncture in the EU-US trade negotiations, reflecting broader geopolitical tensions and the EU’s firm stance on member state sovereignty and international law.