The European Commission has blasted the fresh trade tariffs that President Trump announced on the spot after the U.S. Supreme Court put an end to a previous round of duties. “When applied unpredictably, tariffs are inherently disruptive, undermining confidence and stability across global markets and creating further uncertainty across international supply chains,” the Commission warned.
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The Supreme Court had just struck down several earlier tariffs it deemed unlawful. Amid cheers from American firms—some of which are already preparing mill‑scale claims for lost revenue—Trump responded with a sweeping 15 percent tariff regime on a host of goods worldwide.
“The European Commission requests full clarity on the steps the United States intends to take following the recent Supreme Court ruling on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act,” the Commission said today. “A deal is a deal. As the United States’ largest trading partner, the EU expects the U.S. to honour its commitments set out in the Joint Statement—just as the EU stands by its commitments.”
While many European nations appear to have escaped the brunt of the earlier tariffs announced on President Trump’s so‑called “Liberation Day,” large European corporations are already feeling the pressure from the new duties. The automotive sector, for instance, saw German carmakers report a 14 percent drop in sales last year.
The Commission added: “EU products must continue to enjoy the most competitive treatment, with no tariff hikes beyond the clear, all‑inclusive ceiling previously agreed. Tariffs are taxes that drive up costs for both consumers and businesses, as recent studies plainly confirm.”
