Bernd Lange· S&D

Nuanced

The European Union is required to set tariffs on industrial goods imported from the United States to 0%.

Omissions

• The Joint Statement uses the language 'intends to eliminate' rather than 'is required', though the commitment was subsequently implemented
• The EU eliminated its tariffs before 31 August 2025 according to available sources
• This was part of a reciprocal framework where the US also agreed to cap tariffs on most EU exports at 15%
• The claim was made on 2026-03-26, and sources confirming implementation are from 2025, which is within acceptable timeframe but the MEP could have used more recent confirmations

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Commission - Directorate-General for TradeThe European Union intends to eliminate tariffs on all US industrial goods
• SecondaryCenter for Security Studies (ETH Zurich) - CSS AnalysesThe EU will eliminate tariffs on imports of all US industrial goods...elimination of its tariffs on US industrial goods before 31 August 2025