Approve the EU-US trade deal as soon as possible

The EPP Group welcomes today's vote in the European Parliament’s International Trade Committee, paving the way for final approval of the EU-US trade deal. This is a crucial step towards restoring stability in transatlantic trade amid ongoing tensions. The EPP Group is now urging a final green light for the deal and a plenary vote without delay, stressing the need to quickly bring clarity to EU-US trade. Our businesses are calling for clearer direction, and we are responding to that. 

"At a time of uncertainty, we must provide clarity and stability," said Željana Zovko MEP, EPP Group's MEP responsible for trade relations with the United States. "Approving this agreement will strengthen our partnership with the United States and show that Europe is a reliable partner. Companies on both sides are asking for predictable rules – we need to deliver. This deal comes at the very last moment to avoid a trade war. We must move quickly to a final vote next week."

The EPP Group also stresses the need to keep the deal balanced and enforceable. "The EU should uphold its commitments, just as the US did when it capped tariffs at 15%," said Jörgen Warborn MEP, EPP Group spokesman on international trade. "But we also need safeguards if new tariffs appear. The ‘sunrise clause’ gives businesses the certainty they urgently need."

The EPP Group believes that swift final approval of the deal is necessary to restore stability, protect jobs, and keep EU-US trade on track.