Make trade with the US predictable

The EPP Group welcomes today’s plenary approval of the EU-US framework agreement, stressing that Europe is delivering stability and certainty at a time of global tensions. The agreement gives businesses and consumers what they need most right now: predictability. It protects millions of European jobs, avoids higher tariffs, and stabilises a €1.6 trillion transatlantic relationship.

"Today’s vote shows that the EPP Group remains committed to safeguarding businesses, workers and employment on both sides of the Atlantic, and acts when it matters," said Željana Zovko MEP, EPP Group member responsible for US trade relations. "Approving this agreement strengthens our partnership with the United States and shows that Europe is a reliable partner. Companies on both sides now have clear rules and certainty. This deal comes at the very last moment to avoid a trade war."

The deal delivers on commitments made in 2025. It removes tariffs on US industrial goods, improves market access in a balanced way, and protects sensitive sectors. Strong safeguards are in place: US tariffs on steel and aluminium must be reduced to a maximum of 15%, with EU measures ready to apply automatically if needed.

"The EPP Group pushed the sunrise clause to ensure the agreement starts only once the US has fully met its commitments," said Jörgen Warborn MEP, EPP Group spokesman on international trade. "This gives businesses the certainty they urgently need. And our long-term goal remains clear: zero-zero tariffs across transatlantic trade."

Moving forward now sends a strong signal that Europe stands by its economy and workers. The EPP Group calls for swift implementation to protect jobs, support businesses, and confirm Europe’s role as a strong, reliable global trading partner, while continuing to build partnerships with Mercosur, India and Australia.