When Trump withdrew his threat of tariffs against Denmark, Sweden and six other European countries, demands to start the process regarding the EU's anti-coercive instrument - what is popularly known as the "trade bazooka" - also disappeared.
At Thursday evening's extraordinary summit in Brussels, the European Parliament was instead urged to restart the process of approving this summer's tariff settlement between the EU and the US, which had been paused as recently as Wednesday.
Calls for unity
The summit revolved primarily around considerations about how the EU should deal with the US president in the future.
"We believe that relations between partners and allies should be managed in a friendly and respectful manner," Council President Costa said at a press conference after the meeting.
"At the same time, the EU will continue to stand up for its interests and will defend itself, its member states, its citizens and its companies against all forms of pressure," he said.
Damages trust
Trump's harsh words and demands regarding Greenland have shaken things up considerably, but have also highlighted the importance of standing firm and sticking together, rather than giving in and keeping a low profile.
They have also raised the question of how much Trump can be trusted in the future.
"It's hard to say. I think this tone that has been adopted is damaging to trust," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) said in Brussels.
He and many of his colleagues emphasized that it was the consensus that made Trump swing.
"We were successful by standing firm, without escalating, and by being very united," Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
Stand up for what is right.
"When Europe is not divided, stands together and is clear and strong - also in our willingness to stand up for each other - then there will be results," Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said.
One lesson is clear, Ulf Kristersson believes.
"You have to stand up for what you think is right and proper, even if it creates an uncomfortable situation with the US," the Prime Minister said in Brussels.
