"The EPP is in favour of the EU–U.S. trade deal, but given Donald Trump's threats regarding Greenland, approval is not possible at this stage," he wrote in a post on X. "The 0% tariffs on U.S. products must be put on hold."

Thousands marched in Greenland against Trump's takeover threats as he announced tariffs on eight European countries.

Trump said additional 10% import tariffs would take effect on February 1 on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland and Britain, and they would rise to 25% in June.