On 25 June 2026, the Council of the European Union formally adopted a regulation adjusting customs duties on imports of certain goods originating in the United States and opening tariff quotas for imports of certain US goods. The decision was taken at the Council's 4186th meeting (Environment) in Luxembourg, following approval by the Committee of Permanent Representatives (Coreper, Part 2) on 24 June 2026. The legislative act, under interinstitutional file 2025/0261 (COD), aims to recalibrate EU trade measures vis-à-vis the United States, affecting importers and consumers of targeted products. The voting result is recorded in reference document 32/26, with any statements or explanations of vote available on the Council's website. This adoption marks the final step in the EU's legislative process for this file, with the regulation now set to enter into force upon publication in the Official Journal.
The measure is expected to impact EU importers of US goods, US exporters, and EU consumers through potential price adjustments, while also providing tariff quota access for certain products to mitigate trade disruptions.