On Tuesday, MEPs are expected to give their final approval to two pieces of legislation implementing EU tariff commitments under the August 2025 EU-US joint statement. The proposals, already agreed by Parliament and Council negotiators, would eliminate most tariffs on industrial and agricultural goods from the US. At the same time, negotiators agreed on several elements strengthening the Commission’s original proposal.

The press conference will be followed by a media seminar on EU trade agreements, focusing on protection of the EU economy and trade defence measures, Mercosur and EU trade deal architecture. A detailed agenda with speakers is online.

WHO? Bernd Lange (S&D, DE), International Trade Committee Chair and standing rapporteur for the US

WHEN? Tuesday 16 June, 14.00 CET

WHERE? European Parliament, Strasbourg, DE MADARIAGA S7

Guidance to the venue will be provided form the press working area (13.20 – 13.45) and the Swan bar (close to the standing tables, 13.30 –…