The European Commission has issued a statement demanding “full clarity” from the US on further steps in trade policy following the Supreme Court's ruling on the illegality of US leader Donald Trump's tariffs.
The relevant document is published on the European Commission website.
They noted that the current situation is not conducive to ensuring “fair, balanced and mutually beneficial” transatlantic trade and investment, as agreed by both sides and set out in the EU-US Joint Statement of August last year.
The European Commission assured that it would continue to ensure full protection of the EU's interests, emphasizing that the bloc's companies and exporters should have “fair treatment, predictability and legal certainty.”
“A deal is a deal. As the United States' largest trading partner, the EU expects the US to honour its commitments set out in the Joint Statement, just as the EU honours its commitments. In particular, EU products should continue to benefit from the most competitive treatment, without tariff increases above the clearly defined and comprehensive upper limit previously agreed,” the European Commission noted.
They also emphasized that the unpredictable introduction of tariffs is “destructive” by its nature, as it undermines trust and stability in global markets and increases uncertainty in international supply chains.
In addition, the European Commission noted that it will continue to work on reducing tariffs in accordance with the Joint Statement, emphasizing that the EU's priority remains “preserving a stable, predictable transatlantic trading environment, as well as fulfilling its role as a global anchor for rules-based trade.”
“The EU continues to expand our network of comprehensive and ambitious zero-tariff trade agreements around the world, and to work to strengthen an open, rules-based trading system,” the European Commission added.
Recall, on February 20, the US Supreme Court overturned Trump's far-reaching global import tariffs imposed under the emergency powers law.
The decision is aimed at large-scale import tariffs that Trump has been implementing since April 2025. The head of the White House called the US Supreme Court's decision “a disgrace” and said that he “has a backup plan.”
In particular, he added that the Supreme Court had banned only one of the mechanisms for introducing tariffs, so he would use the others and immediately introduce import duties of 10%.
The next day, February 21, the American leader announced an increase in tariffs on imports to the United States to 15%.
“Over the next few months, the Trump Administration will identify and implement new, legally enforceable tariffs that will continue our highly successful 'Make America Great Again' process,” Trump commented.