German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has expressed skepticism that the recently negotiated EU-U.S. trade agreement will be ratified, citing current tensions over Greenland.
“I do not believe this agreement is feasible in the current situation,” Wadephul said in a report from Berlin. The deal, reached last year to resolve tariff disputes, still requires approval from the European Parliament and was scheduled for a vote next week. However, Trump’s threat of new tariffs on Germany and seven other European countries casts doubt on its implementation.
Wadephul emphasized that any escalation by the U.S. would require a European response, reaffirming solidarity with Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark. “The sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark and the independence of Greenland are unwavering. The future of Greenland is decided by the Greenlanders,” he stated.
Despite trade tensions, Wadephul stressed that NATO’s military cohesion remains intact, asserting that the United States continues to fully support the alliance and Europe’s defense.
