EU urges US to honor trade deal after Supreme Court blocks parts of Trump tariffs
Feb 22nd 2026
The European Commission asked Washington for full clarity and compliance with the August 2025 Joint Statement after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down some of former President Trump's tariff measures and Trump suggested raising a global tariff rate.
- The U.S. Supreme Court struck down some of President Trump's most sweeping tariffs, prompting legal and political uncertainty.
- The European Commission demanded the United States honor commitments in the EU-US Joint Statement of August 2025 and avoid tariff increases beyond the agreed ceiling.
- Trump reacted to the court decision by calling for a global tariff of 15 percent, up from the 10 percent he had announced earlier.
- A top EU lawmaker proposed pausing the European Parliament ratification process because of the evolving U.S. tariff stance.
- The EU warned that unpredictable tariffs undermine global market confidence and international supply chains.
- The EU can respond with its Anti-Coercion Instrument, including measures that could limit trade and investment with countries judged to apply undue pressure.