European Commission demands clarity from US after Supreme Court ruling on tariffs

The European Commission has called on the US to provide full clarification on the steps the United States intends to take following the recent Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s tariffs. It also expects the US to honour its commitments.

“The current situation is not conducive to ensuring ‘fair, balanced and mutually beneficial’ transatlantic trade and investment, as agreed by both sides and set out in the EU-US Joint Statement of August 2025,” the statement said.

The EC also added that the Commission will always ensure the full protection of the interests of the European Union, and EU companies and exporters should have fair treatment, predictability and legal certainty.

“A deal is a deal. As the United States’ largest trading partner, the EU expects the US to honour its commitments set out in the Joint Statement, just as the EU honours its commitments,” the EU said.

They clarified that EU goods should continue to benefit from the most competitive treatment, without tariff increases above a clear and comprehensive ceiling previously agreed.

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