00:00EU leaders said they want EU-U.S. trade talks back on track
00:04after the European Parliament paused ratification in protest over U.S. pressure to acquire Greenland.
00:11While reaffirming their commitment to stronger transatlantic ties,
00:15they want they stand ready to respond if President Donald Trump renews his threats.
00:21European Parliament President Roberta Metzola said lawmakers are likely to resume ratification
00:27now that Trump has dialed back his threats.
00:30The trade deal struck in July still requires European Parliament approval.
00:35It would have cut U.S. tariffs on most European goods to 15% from 30%
00:39in exchange for European investment and reforms to boost U.S. exports.
00:44The comments followed an emergency EU summit convened after Washington threatened steep tariffs
00:49before stepping back and saying a framework deal on Greenland was in sight.
00:53Officials said the EU had been prepared to impose retaliatory measures
00:58on €93 billion worth of U.S. imports had the tariffs gone ahead.
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