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EU Lawmaker Calls to Delay Trade Deal Vote Amid Tariff Uncertainty

2/22/2026

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Bernd Lange, a senior EU lawmaker, called to postpone the EU-U.S. trade deal vote this week.
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs triggered a rise from 10% to 15%.
The Greens also support delaying the vote, citing the need for clarity on changed terms.
The EU agreed to reduce import duties on U.S. products in exchange for the U.S. tariff on EU exports.

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Bernd Lange, a senior EU lawmaker, called to postpone the EU-U.S. trade deal vote this week.
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs triggered a rise from 10% to 15%.
The Greens also support delaying the vote, citing the need for clarity on changed terms.
The EU agreed to reduce import duties on U.S. products in exchange for the U.S. tariff on EU exports.