EU says US must honor a trade deal after court blocks Trump tariffs

February 22, 2026 at 10:40AM

EU says US must honor a trade deal after court blocks Trump tariffs

The European Commission said the United States must uphold its tariff agreement with the EU after parts of President Donald Trump’s trade agenda were blocked by the Supreme Court. The ruling paused several Trump-era tariff measures, prompting Brussels to call for continued compliance with the negotiated terms.

EU officials stressed that the tariff deal remains in effect and should be honored, urging Washington to avoid unilateral actions that could violate the agreement. The decision is seen as a potential shift in the transatlantic trade relationship, with implications for ongoing negotiations and retaliatory tariffs.

The Commission indicated it would monitor developments and engage with U.S. authorities to ensure the terms of the settlement are respected, while reiterating the EU’s willingness to pursue dialogue and targeted relief within the framework of the deal.