EU Lawmakers Resume Work on US Trade Deal Amid Tensions

The European Union has decided to resume efforts to finalize a trade deal with the United States, following a temporary halt due to demands from former President Donald Trump. EU lawmakers had initially suspended activities after Trump's controversial request to purchase Greenland, coupled with tariff threats.

The EU's trade committee had been poised to vote on removing import duties on U.S. goods, a move previously agreed upon with Trump. However, following Trump's abrupt withdrawal of tariff threats, the committee is now scheduled to vote on February 24 to revive negotiations.

Social Democrat lawmaker Bernd Lange confirmed that while the committee resumes its work, measures such as a sunset clause and provisions to suspend the deal if security threats arise will be considered. The proposed adjustments emphasize the EU's cautious approach amid a backdrop of reciprocal trade interests.