EU is delaying the vote on ratifying the US trade agreement

The delay in the vote on ratifying the US trade agreement by the EU may signal growing tensions or unresolved issues between the two economies.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 21 Jan 2026, 14:52 UTCOn the live feed at 14:32 UTC — 7 more headlines followed before this page went public

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EU is delaying the vote on ratifying the US trade agreement

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This could create uncertainty for markets that depend on stable trade relations, particularly affecting sectors sensitive to trade dynamics. Keep an eye on risk assets, as this might prompt some volatility in equities and currencies linked to transatlantic trade.

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