US Trade Representative Confirms Tariff Deals with EU and UK Will Remain in Force

US Tariff Agreements to Be Honored

According to Главком: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has announced that the United States will not withdraw from the tariff agreements it has established over the last nine months, despite the announcement of new import duties. The deals with numerous countries, including the United Kingdom, the European Union, Japan, and Switzerland, will remain valid. Greer emphasized that the new 15 percent tariff will not affect approximately two dozen previously negotiated tariff arrangements. This move signals a commitment to maintaining established trade frameworks even as new policies are introduced.

US Administration's Stance

While President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of new tariffs, Jamieson Greer noted that the U.S. intends to adhere to the agreements previously concluded.

"We want them to understand that these deals will be beneficial. We will honor them. We expect our partners to honor them as well."

Jamieson Greer

In a related development, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency will cease collecting tariffs deemed unlawful by the U.S. Supreme Court, effective at midnight on Tuesday, February 24. This includes deactivating customs codes linked to Donald Trump's orders under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The Supreme Court's ruling that certain earlier tariffs were illegal provided the basis for their cancellation. This judicial oversight highlights the complex interplay between executive trade policy and the legal system in the United States.

These developments indicate that the U.S. is attempting to preserve stability in its trade relationships despite new tariff decisions. Jamieson Greer's position underscores the importance of maintaining existing agreements, which could help strengthen economic ties with key partners. The simultaneous cancellation of illegal tariffs by the Supreme Court points to active judicial review of trade decisions, which may influence future U.S. policy in this area.