In a significant escalation regarding international trade, the European Union's parliament has officially paused the ratification of a trade deal with the United States. This decision follows President Trump's announcement of a temporary global duty increase on imports to 15%, which has been deemed unacceptable by the European Commission. Trade committee chief Bernd Lange emphasized that legislative work on the deal would be halted until there is more clarity on the U.S. position, reflecting a consensus among various parliamentary groups, including the EPP. This marks the second suspension by lawmakers, who previously halted their work on the deal in protest against Trump's demands to acquire Greenland, as reported by The Hindu on February 23, 2026.
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Eu Parliament Halts Us Trade Deal Over Tariff Increases
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The EU parliament has paused ratification of a trade deal with the U.S. following Trump's tariff hike, reflecting concerns over fairness in global trade, as highlighted by Brazilian President Lula.
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