EU-US: EU Parliament votes in favour of Turnberry trade agreement granting preferential market access and tariff quotas for US goods

On 16 June, the EU Parliament in Plenary voted to pass the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the adjustment of customs duties on the import of certain goods originating in the United States of America and opening of tariff quotas for imports of certain goods originating in the United States of America.

The outcome of the vote saw 641 votes cast: 440 in favour, and 151 against, and 50 abstentions.

This proposal will be submitted to the Council for approval. The Member States are expected to approve the measure next week, 25/06/2026.

More information: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260611IPR45206/eu-us-trade-parliament-gives-its-green-light-to-tariff-legislation

Entry into Force and application of preferences

The exact date of entry into force is not known and has not yet been confirmed by the European Commission. Based on information in the public domain, DG TAXUD in its weekly quota report gives an indicative start of the date of the quotas under the Regulation as 1 July.

Since the regulation will apply on the date after its publication in the Official Journal, it is therefore expected or can be deduced, that the publication in the Official Journal could be 30 June. However, this start date is not confirmed by the European Commission, and FRUCOM will share the start date when this is confirmed.

FRUCOM remains in contact with the European Commission officials to get more details about the measure, and its implementation, particularly any technical customs questions. Replies to these will be shared with members through the usual communication channels.

Contact: Lebo Mofolo lmofolo@frucom.eu