The US and European Union struck a trade deal last year that capped tariffs on most EU products at 15%. (Reuters/File)
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News1822-02-2026, 20:46

US-EU Trade Deal in Jeopardy: Lawmaker Proposes Delay Amid Tariff Upheaval

  • A senior EU lawmaker proposes postponing a vote on the EU-US trade deal due to changed terms and legal basis.
  • The US Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous tariffs, leading to new tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.
  • Bernd Lange, Chair of the Committee on International Trade, cites "pure tariff chaos" and uncertainty for EU trading partners.
  • The European Commission urges the US to honor the trade deal, stating, "A deal is a deal."
  • The original deal included a 15% blanket tariff on EU exports, EU pledges to purchase US energy, and investment in the American economy.

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