The European Commission has called on Washington to honor its trade commitments and provide "full clarity" following a US Supreme Court ruling that nullified some of President Trump's tariffs.
Trump has criticized the court's decision and proposed a global tariff of 15%, an increase from the previously announced 10%.
The EU stated the current situation hinders "fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial" trans-Atlantic trade as agreed upon in the EU-US Joint Statement of August 2025.
A top EU lawmaker indicated a proposal to the European Parliament to pause the ratification of the trade deal.
Bernd Lange, chair of Parliament’s international trade committee, described the situation as "pure tariff chaos on the part of the US administration," citing growing uncertainty for the EU and other US trading partners.
The European Commission emphasized that "a deal is a deal" and expects the US to uphold its commitments, similar to how the EU adheres to its own.
Jamieson Greer, Trump’s top trade negotiator, stated on CBS News that the US intends to honor its trade agreements and expects the same from its partners. He confirmed discussions with European counterparts and noted no indication that the deal is off, asserting that the agreements were not contingent on tariff litigation outcomes.
Europe's primary exports to the US include pharmaceuticals, vehicles, aircraft, chemicals, and medical instruments. Key US exports to the EU encompass professional services, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and aerospace products.
The EU possesses the Anti-Coercion Instrument, a tool to retaliate against undue pressure, which could involve trade restrictions, exclusion from public tenders, or limitations on foreign investment, potentially impacting US companies and the American economy.