The European Commission has urged the United States to respect the terms of last year’s EU-US trade deal, following fresh trade tensions triggered by new American tariffs. The request came after the US Supreme Court invalidated former President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, prompting him to introduce new temporary levies across the board.
On Friday, the court ruled against the previously imposed global tariffs. In response, Trump announced a 10 percent temporary tariff on a wide range of imports, which was quickly increased to 15 percent just one day later. The move has created uncertainty in international markets and raised concerns among European leaders.
The Commission, which manages trade policy for the 27 EU member states, stressed that Washington must provide “full clarity” regarding its next steps. Officials emphasized that the current situation does not align with the commitment to maintain fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial transatlantic trade as outlined in last year’s agreement. According to the Commission, the deal clearly established a 15 percent US tariff ceiling on most EU goods, excluding certain sector-specific measures such as steel tariffs. Some products, including aircraft and spare parts, were granted zero tariffs under the agreement.
The EU also fulfilled its side of the arrangement by removing import duties on several US goods and stepping back from plans to impose retaliatory measures. European officials now insist that EU products must continue to receive the most competitive treatment without exceeding the agreed tariff limits.
EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic reportedly discussed the matter with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The Commission warned that unpredictable tariff changes disrupt global markets and weaken investor confidence. For Brussels, the message is clear: a deal is a deal, and both sides must honor their commitments.
