Brussels, Feb. 22 -- The European Union has demanded that Washington honour its trade commitment and provide "full clarity" after the US President announced 15 per cent global tariffs following the Supreme Court's ruling to invalidate his previous tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

In a statement EU requested clarity on the Trump administration's intentions, stating that the current situation, referring to 15 per cent tariffs, is not "conducive to delivering 'fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial' transatlantic trade and investment, as agreed to by both sides and spelt out in the EU-US Joint Statement of August 2025."

"A deal is a deal. As the United States' largest trading partner, the EU expects t...