On 10 June 2026, the European Parliament published a single amendment to the proposed regulation on adjusting customs duties on imports from the United States, tabled by The Left group. The amendment calls for the complete rejection of the Commission's proposal, opposing any adjustment of duties or opening of tariff quotas for US-origin goods. This would maintain the current trade policy status quo and block the legislative process entirely.
The amendment, filed as A-10-2026-0069-AM-065-065, is the only change proposed to the regulation. No other political group—including the EPP, S&D, Renew, Greens/EFA, ECR, or ID—has tabled amendments, signalling tacit support for the Commission's approach or a willingness to negotiate on technical details without challenging the core premise.
The Left's outright opposition reflects a fundamental disagreement with the EU's trade strategy towards the United States. The group likely objects to the potential impact on consumers and industry, or to the broader geopolitical context of the trade dispute. By proposing rejection, The Left forces a binary choice: accept the Commission's proposal as is, or discard it entirely, with no room for compromise on the text.
Stakeholder impact If adopted, the amendment would have significant consequences for EU importers and consumers of US goods, who would continue to face existing duty levels, potentially higher prices, and no new tariff quotas. US exporters would also lose the improved market access the regulation aimed to provide. EU producers competing with US imports might benefit from continued protection, while industries reliant on US inputs could face higher costs. The European Commission would be forced to either withdraw the proposal or present a fundamentally different approach, delaying any resolution to the trade dispute.
Next steps The amendment will be considered in the European Parliament's plenary session. If rejected, the Commission's proposal will proceed to negotiations with the Council. If adopted, the Commission must reassess its strategy. The Council has not yet adopted a position on the file.
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