S&Ds: EU-US trade deal must remain frozen until strategy clear
Europe must not fall for a Trump trade trap – this is the message today from the Socialists and Democrats as they underline that unity, strategic clarity, and institutional respect will be needed to unfreeze the EU-US trade deal in the European Parliament.
Earlier this week, in the wake of President Trump's threat to seize control of Greenland and impose tariffs on EU countries, S&D President Iratxe García led calls to suspend the EU-US trade deal and activate the Anti-Coercion Instrument. The US administration yesterday rolled back its threat, but huge uncertainties…
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In a new geopolitical order, unity and institutional respect are essential. Decisions on freezing or resuming EU–US trade talks cannot be unilateral. The President of the European Parliament represents the entire House — not the EPP, the Commission, or the Council.
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Follow us(opens in a new tab)In a new geopolitical order, unity and institutional respect are essential. Decisions on freezing or resuming EU–US trade talks cannot be unilateral. The President of the European Parliament represents the entire House — not the EPP, the Commission, or the Council. @iratxegarper.bsky.social
We welcome today's broad cross-party support for the resolution which condemns the Iranian regime’s violent crackdown on nationwide protests. We support Iranians in their demands for freedom, dignity, & democracy in the face of the unacceptable repression. Full article here 👇
As long as the U.S. administration threatens Europe’s sovereignty and integrity, the trade deal stays in the freezer.
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