BRUSSELS, March 12 – A leading European Union trade official warned Thursday that any new American tariffs must align with the trade agreement negotiated between the two economic powers at a Scottish resort last year.
Bernd Lange, who leads the European Parliament’s trade committee, stated that while Washington’s decision to launch fresh ‘Section 301’ trade practice investigations was anticipated, the move lacks clear assurance that the U.S. will honor the previously negotiated terms.
“We will see where the investigations lead to, but anything that departs in substance from the Turnberry Deal will not be acceptable,” Lange posted on social media platform X. The agreement was reached at President Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf course.
The European Parliament continues to debate whether to approve the trade deal through an official vote.
