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Commission: EU Expects US to Honor Commitments

Published February 22, 2026, 17:02
Commission: EU Expects US to Honor Commitments

The European Commission insists that the US must honor its commitments regarding tariffs, as agreed in a joint statement. The Commission is seeking full clarity on the measures the US government will take following the recent Supreme Court decision. The Commission stresses that the current situation does not favor fair and balanced trade between the EU and the US, and that tariffs undermine confidence and stability in global markets. The EU expects European products to continue to enjoy the most competitive treatment in the US, without increases in tariffs beyond those already agreed. The Commission assures that it will protect the interests of the EU and will continue to work to reduce tariffs. It points out that tariffs increase costs for consumers and businesses and create uncertainty in supply chains. The EU seeks to maintain a stable and predictable transatlantic trade environment. The EU continues to expand its network of trade agreements globally and to strengthen the open, rules-based trading system.