The European Union expressed concern about legal chaos in the US and is demanding explanations after the Supreme Court ruling; however, official work on the trade agreement has not been formally suspended. Brussels is demanding guarantees from Washington to maintain existing agreements and avoid further fee increases. Meanwhile, Beijing has officially called on the US administration to immediately abolish all unilateral tariffs, using the court ruling to strengthen its negotiating position.

EU Freezes Negotiations

The European Parliament may suspend voting on the agreement with the US until the legality of tariffs is clarified.

China Demands Changes

Beijing has officially called on Washington to abolish all unilateral tariffs following the favorable ruling.

End of Tariff Collection

US customs services will stop collecting fees deemed illegal by the court starting this Tuesday.

Switzerland Plays Differently

Bern, unlike Brussels, maintains its willingness to conclude a binding treaty with Washington.

The US Supreme Court decision, challenging the legality of the tariff imposition mechanism by the Donald Trump administration, triggered an immediate reaction on international markets. The European Union, represented by key negotiators and MEPs, has signaled the possibility of freezing the ratification process of the trade agreement from 2025. Brussels maintains that "a deal is a deal" and will not accept any new unilateral burdens. However, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer reassures that the US intends to honor existing commitments, and tariff policy has not fundamentally changed despite the legal confusion. The US Supreme Court plays a key role in arbitrating between executive and legislative power. Since the famous Marbury v. Madison ruling in 1803, judges have had the right to examine the constitutionality of presidential actions, which has repeatedly hampered White House economic reforms.Meanwhile, China's Ministry of Commerce announced it is conducting a full analysis of the ruling's impact. Beijing is calling for the complete abolition of unilateral tariffs, arguing they contradict global trade principles. The situation is becoming increasingly tense as the US customs agency is to cease collecting illegal fees starting this coming Tuesday. EU commissioners announce a "mature assessment" of the situation, emphasizing that legal chaos in Washington cannot harm European exporters, especially from the machinery and automotive sectors, which are most vulnerable to tariff fluctuations. 0% — EU acceptance for new tariffs Despite global uncertainty, some countries like Switzerland declare continued willingness to pursue binding trade agreements with the US. The coming days are expected to bring key decisions regarding the stability of transatlantic supply chains. Trade experts indicate that the current crisis could paradoxically lead to the development of more durable legal frameworks that will limit the arbitrariness of presidential decisions in the future. „We will stick to our trade deals.” — Jamieson Greer

Mentioned People

  • Jamieson Greer — US Trade Representative (USTR), assuring the stability of US agreements.
  • Donald Trump — US President whose tariff policy was challenged by the Supreme Court ruling.