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'A deal is a deal': EU says it won't tolerate any hike in US tariffs following Supreme Court’s ruling

February 23, 2026

Trending:Mexico drug lord killedMar-a-lago shootingModi to visit IsraelT20 World CupIran-US tensionsManipuri film Boong wins Baftaadvertisement'A deal is a deal': EU says it won't tolerate any hike in US tariffs following Supreme Court’s rulingFP News Desk • February 23, 2026, 10:48:04 ISTWhatsapp Facebook TwitteradvertisementEU demands clarity from the US after the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariffs, insisting agreed tariff caps under the 2025 trade deal be honoured to protect trans-Atlantic commerceAdvertisementSubscribe Join Us+ Follow us On GooglePresident Donald Trump- AFPAfter the United States Supreme Court struck down broad tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, the European Commission on Sunday demanded that the United States honour last year’s trans-Atlantic trade agreement and provide “full clarity” on future tariff policy. The court’s decision has rattled global trade ties and left allies seeking reassurance on longstanding pacts. In a sharply worded statement, the Commission stressed that unpredictable levies undermine confidence in trans-Atlantic commerce and investment. The Europe-US trade deal, struck in mid-2025, set a 15% cap on most US tariffs for European exports while lifting many duties on US industry goods — part of an effort to stabilise economic relations after years of tariff disputes.

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“A deal is a deal,” the executive said, insisting no rate hikes should exceed the agreed limit. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADSupreme Court ruling upends tariff authorityThe Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) by imposing blanket tariffs on imports from most trading partners.
That decision struck down tariffs previously justified as emergency measures, although the president quickly responded with new levies under alternative trade laws. More from World What do new 10% US tariffs mean for Indian exports and the India-US trade deal?
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White House clarifies new Trump orderTrump’s administration initially imposed tariffs of about 10% across the board in response to the court’s decision and then raised them to 15%.
The White House said the tariff cap aligns with the 2025 EU-US pact, but European officials remain wary of what the frequent shifts signal for economic predictability. EU pushes for clarity and adherenceThe Commission’s demand for transparency underscores concern among EU members about the trajectory of US trade policy.

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'A deal is a deal': EU says it won't tolerate any hike in US tariffs following Supreme Court’s ruling

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