The European Commission on Sunday urged the United States to honor the terms of the trade agreement struck last July, after US President Donald Trump announced he was raising a global tariff from 10% to 15% following a US Supreme Court ruling that struck down many of his emergency tariffs.
Brussels said the court decision has created uncertainty over ratification of the deal, which had been on hold and was due for approval by the European Parliament on Tuesday. The Commission called on Washington to provide “full clarity” about the measures it intends to take in the wake of the ruling.
“EU companies and exporters must have fair treatment, predictability and legal certainty,” the Commission said. It argued the present situation undermines the goal of “fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial” transatlantic trade and investment agreed by both sides. “A deal is a deal,” it added, stressing that EU products should continue to benefit from the agreed treatment with no tariff increases beyond the previously agreed ceiling.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Commission said it was studying the potential effects of the Supreme Court’s decision.
Background: After taking office in January 2025, Trump imposed tariffs on several countries to try to reduce the US trade deficit and boost domestic manufacturing. In July 2025, he threatened a 30% tariff on all EU goods. Negotiations between Brussels and Washington produced a deal setting tariffs at 15% on most EU exports to the US, and requiring the EU to purchase $750 billion (€636.5 billion) of US energy products through 2028.
EU officials later paused ratification of the agreement in response to Trump’s push for US control over Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark.
Edited by: Sean Sinico
