DID Press: EU said it will hold a special meeting to assess the implications of a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States on tariff policies introduced by Donald Trump, president of the United States.
According to Germany’s business weekly WirtschaftsWoche, the Supreme Court has sought to curb Trump’s tariff strategy. The EU is also pursuing tariff reductions and is set to convene a dedicated session on Monday to evaluate next steps.
Following the court’s decision against Washington’s aggressive tariff approach, the European Commission reiterated its support for low tariffs. A Commission spokesperson said the bloc is in close contact with the U.S. administration to seek clarity on possible responses to the ruling, stressing that companies on both sides of the Atlantic need stability and predictability in trade relations.
The Supreme Court ruled that Trump exceeded his legal authority by invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose sweeping tariffs on trading partners, including the EU, effectively undercutting the legal basis for the measures. Trump’s team had previously signaled it would seek alternative legal grounds if the policy was struck down in court.
The EU and the United States reached a tariff understanding earlier this summer, allowing duty-free imports of U.S. industrial goods into the EU, while Washington capped tariffs on most European products at 15 percent. The deal also includes reduced tariffs on automobiles.
Bernd Lange, chair of the trade committee in the European Parliament, said much of the reciprocal tariff framework now rests on a contested legal foundation, warning that neither side can simply revert to business as usual. He called for a special meeting of the Parliament’s negotiating team and legal service on Monday.
Meanwhile, after the court’s decision, Trump announced he had signed new global customs tariffs that would take effect almost immediately. The ruling passed by a 6–3 vote, with the court stating that imposing such broad tariffs requires authorization from Congress.