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EU Demands US Honor Trade Deal Amid Trump's 15% Tariff Uncertainty

The European Union has formally demanded that the United States provide full clarity and honor its trade commitments following the announcement of 15% global tariffs by the US President. This comes after the US Supreme Court ruled that the administration exceeded its authority by using emergency powers to impose broad tariffs. The EU stresses that unpredictable tariffs undermine global market stability and increase costs for consumers and businesses. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic has been in contact with US officials to address the situation.

Key Points: EU Demands US Honor Trade Commitments After Tariff Hike

  • EU demands US honor trade commitments
  • US imposed 15% global tariffs
  • Supreme Court invalidated previous tariffs
  • Tariffs create uncertainty for businesses
  • EU seeks fair treatment for exporters
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"A deal is a deal": EU demands US to honour its trade commitments amid tariff uncertainty

EU calls on US to provide clarity and honor trade deal after President Trump imposes 15% global tariffs following Supreme Court ruling.

"A deal is a deal. As the United States' largest trading partner, the EU expects the US to honour its commitments - EU Statement"

Brussels, February 23

The European Union has demanded that Washington honour its trade commitment and provide "full clarity" after the US President announced 15 per cent global tariffs following the Supreme Court's ruling to invalidate his previous tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

In a statement EU requested clarity on the Trump administration's intentions, stating that the current situation, referring to 15 per cent tariffs, is not "conducive to delivering 'fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial' transatlantic trade and investment, as agreed to by both sides and spelt out in the EU-US Joint Statement of August 2025."

"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 stands by its commitments," the EU said in a statement

EU affirmed that it remains committed to protecting its interests and ensuring that its companies and exporters have fair treatment, predictability, and legal certainty.

EU demanded that tariffs shouldn't be increased beyond the previously agreed deal, which was set at 15 per cent for most EU goods and zero tariffs on some products such as aircraft and spare parts.

"EU products must continue to benefit from the most competitive treatment, with no increases in tariffs beyond the clear and all-inclusive ceiling previously agreed. Tariffs are taxes, driving up costs for both consumers and businesses, as recent studies clearly confirm," they said.

EU, further, expressed concern over unpredictable tariffs, which they believed "are inherently disruptive, undermining confidence and stability across global markets and creating further uncertainty across international supply chains."

"The Commission is in close and continuous contact with the US Administration. On Saturday, 21 February, EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic spoke with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick," the EU said.

This comes after the US president announced temporary, across-the-board tariffs of 10%, which he then raised to 15 per cent a day later.

Trump's decision to impose 15 per cent tariffs came after the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the administration exceeded its authority by using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977 to impose broad-based import tariffs, affirming that the power to levy taxes resides primarily with Congress.

- ANI

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Priya S
Watching this from India, it feels like a lesson for us too. We must ensure our trade agreements are iron-clad and that our partners respect them. The EU standing firm is commendable. Unpredictable policies hurt the common man the most with higher prices. 📈
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Arjun K
Interesting that the US Supreme Court stepped in. Shows even powerful nations have checks and balances. The principle that taxing power lies with Congress is solid. Wonder if this will have any ripple effects on other trade disputes globally.
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Sarah B
While I agree with the EU's demand for clarity, their statement feels a bit one-sided. International trade is complex and sometimes deals need re-negotiation if circumstances change. A purely rigid stance isn't always productive. Just my two cents.
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Vikram M
"Tariffs are taxes" – that line hits home. We see this in India too. When big economies fight, smaller countries get caught in the crossfire. Hope they resolve this quickly. Our exports don't need more global market uncertainty right now.
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Kavya N
Good on the EU for calling it out clearly. Trust is the foundation of any partnership, trade or otherwise. If a signed joint statement from just last year can be ignored, what's the point of negotiations? The US should honor its word.

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