&nbsp;MEPs adopted their position on two proposals implementing the tariff aspects of the EU-US Turnberry trade deal.

The texts, if agreed with EU member states, will eliminate most tariffs on US industrial goods and provide preferential market access for a wide range of US seafood and agricultural goods, in line with the commitments made in summer 2025 between the EU and the US.

MEPs strengthened the proposed suspension clause, which would allow the tariff preferences with the US to be suspended under a number of conditions. For instance, the Commission would be able to propose suspending all or some trade preferences if the US were to impose additional tariffs exceeding the agreed 15% ceiling, or any new duties on EU goods. The suspension clause could also be activated if the US, for example, undermined the objectives of the deal, discriminated against EU economic operators, threatened member states’ territorial integrity, foreign and defence policies, or engaged in economic coercion.

MEPs have introduced a “sunrise clause” that would mean that the new tariffs would only become effective if the US respects its commitments. These conditions include the US lowering its tariffs on EU products with a steel and aluminium content below 50%, to a tariff of maximum 15%.

On 27 July 2025,&nbsp;European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen&nbsp;and&nbsp;US President Donald J. Trump&nbsp;agreed a&nbsp;deal on tariffs and trade.&nbsp;The&nbsp;key commitments&nbsp;of both sides include: establishing a single, all-inclusive US tariff ceiling of 15% for EU goods, providing special treatment for strategic products, liberalising certain trade&nbsp;sectors, aimed at strengthening transatlantic economic cooperation and boosting mutual market access.

EU - USA

Diplomatic relations between the EU and the U.S. date back to 1953.

 
The relationship between the EU and the United States is one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world. The EU and U.S. are the biggest economic and military powers in the world, dominate global trade, play the leading roles in international political relations.

EU - USA - 8th Parliamentary term

This package contains the events of 2019 and 2020. For latest events, see related links.

Diplomatic relations between the EU and the U.S. date back to 1953. 
The relationship between the EU and the United States is one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world. The EU and U.S. are the biggest economic and military powers in the world, dominate global trade, play the leading roles in international political relations.

EU - USA (2019-2020)

The European Union and the United States have the largest bilateral trade and investment relationship and enjoy the most integrated economic relationship in the world. EU and US investments are the real driver of the transatlantic relationship, contributing to growth and jobs on both sides of the Atlantic.

Although overtaken by China in 2021 as the largest EU import source for goods, the US remains the EU’s largest trade and investment partner by far. It is estimated that a third of the trade across the Atlantic actually consists of intra-company transfers.

The transatlantic relationship also defines the shape of the global economy as a whole. Either the EU or the US is the largest trade and investment partner for almost all other countries in the global economy. Taken together, the economies of both territories amount to more than 40% of world GDP and more than 40% of global trade in goods and services.

In June 2021 both entities agreed to take decisive steps to end the longest running dispute in the history of the World trade organisation: dispute on Large Civil Aircraft (also known as Airbus-Boeing dispute).

See more on the topic of EU-US trade relations by visiting our package for the 8th parliamentary term.

EU - US Trade relations

Starting the day at 9.00, MEPs and Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis will discuss two legislative proposals implementing tariff aspects of the July 2025 Turnberry Agreement with the US. The deal would eliminate most tariffs on US industrial and agricultural goods. Nevertheless, should the US deviate from its commitments, the proposal contains safeguard clauses to protect EU interests. Parliament’s position on the two proposals will be put to a vote at 11.00. Rapporteur Bernd Lange (S&D, DE) is holding a press conference at 13.00.

EP Plenary Debate on EU-US Trade Deal

MEPs debate the results of the December EU summit and a stronger and more sovereign EU amid rising geopolitical tensions with Presidents Costa and von der Leyen.

At their meeting in Brussels, European leaders reinforced the EU’s solidarity with Ukraine and agreed to provide a €90 billion loan for 2026-2027 based on EU borrowing, while deferring the use of frozen Russian assets for reparations. On the Middle East, they reiterated the EU’s commitment to a just and lasting peace based on a two-state solution.

On defence and security, the European Council strongly condemned recent hybrid attacks against EU member states and reviewed progress on boosting EU defence readiness. Leaders also discussed the geoeconomic situation and its implications for the EU’s competitiveness, addressed the 2028-2034 EU long-term budget, and reaffirmed that enlargement remains a key geostrategic priority.

EP Plenary debate on the December European Council debrief and vote on Ukraine loan

MEPs debate the situation in Venezuela following the abduction of ex-President Nicolás Maduro and the need to ensure a peaceful democratic transition.

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were extracted from Caracas by US soldiers during a pre-dawn raid on 3 January 2026. They were subsequently flown to New York where they are facing court charges, including for narco-terrorism, conspiracy to import cocaine to the US, and possession of machine guns. In parallel, President Donald Trump has also announced that Washington will “run Venezuela”, including its oil industry, for the time being.

During the plenary debate, MEPs will assess the situation and are expected to emphasise the need for a swift and peaceful transition to real democracy in Venezuela. In 2024, the European Parliament awarded Venezuelan opposition politicians María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. The latter was also recognised as the country’s legitimate president by MEPs in a resolution adopted the same year.

EP Plenary debate on the situation in Venezuela

MEPs discuss the EU’s response to President Trump’s claims on Greenland.

European governments rejected US plans to acquire Greenland, warning that it would undermine sovereignty, NATO cohesion, and transatlantic security. Many EU governments, as well as Denmark, have stated that decisions on Greenland’s status rest exclusively with Denmark and Greenland, emphasised the importance of collective, NATO-led Arctic security, and cautioned against unilateral actions that could destabilise allied relations and regional stability. The authorities of Denmark and Greenland reiterated that Greenland is not for sale and called instead for cooperation.

Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark. In 1951, Washington and Copenhagen signed a defence treaty in addition to their NATO alliance commitments. Under the treaty, the US undertook to defend the island from potential aggression. Currently the US military presence in Greenland is limited to the Pituffik Space Base.

EP Plenary debate on the support for Greenland’s territorial integrity and sovereignty

EU foreign affairs priorities. MEPs in the Foreign Affairs Committee quiz EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas on topical issues including the peace plan for Ukraine, European defence, EU-US relations, the Middle East, enlargement, and EU neighbourhood policy.

AFET Exchange of views with EU High Representative Kaja KALLAS

President Metsola’s three-day mission to Washington DC (27–29 October 2025) featured a dense programme of high-level meetings, strategic dialogues, and media engagements. Her visit included exchanges with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Senators and Congressman, alongside discussions with representatives from leading global companies including Warner Bros. Discovery, META, Airbus, Spotify, Amazon and Microsoft. The President also took part in a World Economic Forum roundtable on technology and artificial intelligence and delivered a keynote speech with Q&A at Georgetown University.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Washington DC (USA)

On Tuesday, EP President Metsola attends an engagement hosted by the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, on the Occasion of the 80th United Nations General Assembly. While on Wednesday, she addresses the Friends of the Western Balkans Meeting and gives a speech at the meeting on Export and Trade in New York.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, official visit to New York

On Wednesday, MEPs debate with the Commission and the Danish Council Presidency the details of the trade agreement with the US, and possible deals with other countries.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump announced a deal on tariffs and trade on 27 July, but questions about its implementation details remain.

The prospect of further deals with other trade partners will also be discussed. MEPs are likely to raise the agreement concluded with Mercosur, whose ratification is pending, and the agreed update of the agreement with Mexico, among others.

Plenary debate on the EU-US trade deal

Press conference on EU US trade deal: Setting conditions for lowering tariffs on US products

EP Plenary Session - Voting session

EP Plenary Session - EU-US trade deal

IMCO - The Digital Services Act in global context: addressing misleading narratives

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Yvonne BENDINGER-ROTHSCHILD, Executive Director of EACCNY and Edit FODOR, Director – Programs and Communication of EACCNY

IMCO - When U.S. sanctions target EU citizens: Defending the DSA and Europe’s Digital Sovereignty - Exchange of views with former European Commissioner Thierry Breton and other EU citizens sanctioned by U.S

DROI D-US -  The EU's role in upholding human rights in its external action, even with traditional allied countries: the case of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the USA

EP Plenary Session - State violence in Minneapolis and the rule of law in the United States

Bernd LANGE (S&D, DE), Chair of the Committee on International Trade (INTA) on EU-US trade deal holds a press conference on setting conditions for lowering tariffs on US products. This press conference follows the debate and the votes on plenary session regarding two reports by Bernd LANGE: The first one on Adjustment of customs duties and opening of tariff quotas for the import of certain goods originating in the United States of America and the second one on Non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods.This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Bernd LANGE (S&D, DE), INTA Committee Chair on EU-US trade deal

MEPs vote on two trade legislation proposals relating to the EU-US “Turnberry deal” on tariff and trade exchanges announced in July 2025. TBC Reform of EU return rules. Plenary vote in its negotiating position for on proposed changes to EU legislation on making it easier to send back non-EU nationals who do not have the right to stay in the EU. Digital omnibus on AI. MEPs vote on their position on a proposal to simplify EU artificial intelligence rules. Parliament’s draft position includes a ban on AI “nudifier” systems and clear application dates for high-risk system requirements.

Voting Session

Bernd LANGE ( S&D, DE), Rapporteur, and Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity and for Implementation and Simplification, close the debate on the following two reports: the Report by MEP LANGE on Adjustment of customs duties and opening of tariff quotas for the import of certain goods originating in the United States of America and the Report by MEP LANGE on Non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods.

EU-US trade deal: closing statements by Bernd LANGE, Rapporteur, and Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, European Commissioner

MEPs debate on the following two reports: the Report by MEP LANGE on Adjustment of customs duties and opening of tariff quotas for the import of certain goods originating in the United States of America and the Report by MEP LANGE on Non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods.

EU-US trade deal: MEPs debate

Bernd LANGE (S&D, DE), Rapporteur, Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, and European Commissioner for Implementation and Simplification, Danuše NERUDOVÁ (EPP, CS), Committee on Budgets (BUDG), Sandra GÓMEZ LÓPEZ (S&D, ES), Committee on Budgets (BUDG), and Veronika VRECIONOVÁ (ECR, CS), Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI), open the debate on the EU-US trade deal. This joint debate comprises the following two reports: the Report by MEP LANGE on Adjustment of customs duties and opening of tariff quotas for the import of certain goods originating in the United States of America and the Report by MEP LANGE on Non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods.This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

EU-US trade deal: opening statements by Bernd LANGE, Rapporteur, Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, European Commissioner, Danuše NERUDOVÁ (EPP, CS), Sandra GÓMEZ LÓPEZ (S&D, ES), and Veronika VRECIONOVÁ (ECR, CS)

This News item shows extracts from the joint debate on EU-US trade deal, comprising the following two reports: Report by MEP LANGE on Adjustment of customs duties and opening of tariff quotas for the import of certain goods originating in the United States of America and Report by MEP LANGE on Non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

EU-US trade deal: extracts from the joint debate

AFET Committee exchange views with Andrew PUZDER, Head of the Mission of the United States of America to the European Union

Exchange of views with Andrew PUZDER, Head of the Mission of the United States of America to the European Union - AFET Committee

Bernd LANGE (S&D, DE), INTA Committee Chair, holds a press conference on EU-US trade relations. Bernd Lange, the INTA Committee Chair on EU-US trade relations, discussed the EU's decision to put on hold legislation that would have reduced tariffs on certain US products. This was in response to President Trump's announcement of new tariffs on European goods, which Lange sees as political pressure to force the EU to sell Greenland to the US. Lange stated that the EU views this as an attack on its economic and territorial sovereignty, and they are prepared to take further retaliatory steps, including immediately implementing a list of tariffs on around 93 billion euros worth of US goods that was previously postponed; and discussing additional measures, such as an "anti-coercion instrument". This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

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