European Union halts approval of U.S. trade deal after Trump tariff threat

Key Highlights

• EU suspends approval of a trade deal with the US due to Trump's tariff threats.
• The decision follows Trump's comments at the World Economic Forum regarding Greenland.
• Lawmakers had been debating the removal of EU import duties on US goods.
• The trade deal was initially agreed upon last summer.
• EU officials stress the need for a cooperative approach from the US.