EU Warns US: No New Tariffs Without Scotland Deal

0:00On March 12, the chair of the European Parliament's Trade Committee has a clear message for the United States on new tariffs. Bernd Lang says the European Union should only agree to them if they stick to the core of last year's trade deal made in Scotland. The U.S. has started fresh Section 301 investigations into what it calls unfair European trade practices. While this move was anticipated, it lacks a firm promise from Washington to honor the Turnberry Agreement reached at former President Trump's golf. Lang shared his views on social media, stressing that the EU will closely monitor these probes. He made it plain that any major changes from the original deal won't fly with Europe. Meanwhile, the European Parliament continues to debate whether to formally approve that Scotland packed. Trade relations between the two sides remain a key focus amid these tensions. As investigations unfold, both the U.S. and EU are navigating how to keep global trade balanced without escalating disputes.