On 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
AGRI-AD-782228
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development · Rapporteur: Veronika Vrecionová
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The Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development's opinion on the proposed regulation adjusting customs duties on US imports proposes amendments to protect sensitive EU agricultural sectors, ensure strict quota management, and strengthen monitoring and safeguards.¶¶¶ It calls for continuous monitoring, possible suspension of preferences under certain conditions, and verification of origin to prevent abuse.¶¶¶
Committee position. The Committee proposes amendments to the Commission proposal to strengthen protection for sensitive agricultural sectors, ensure strict quota management, and add monitoring and safeguard mechanisms.¶¶¶
Key points
- Calls for systematic review and possible revision of tariff-rate quotas for sensitive products like citrus, dairy, and nuts, without setting a precedent.¶
- Reaffirms readiness for zero-for-zero tariff talks and additions to exceptions list for wine, olive oil, dairy, beef, honey, and spirits.¶
- States that the Joint Statement does not lower EU standards or change regulatory methods.¶
- Demands thorough monitoring of import flows and transparent, impact-assessed future tariff adjustments with stakeholder consultation.¶
- Requires strict quota management: subperiods, limited licence duration, volume limits per operator, no transfer of unused volumes, and pro rata allocation.¶¶
- Calls for strengthened control mechanisms to prevent abuse or mislabelling in preferential tariff measures.¶
- Raises concerns about WTO compatibility and the undermining of multilateral trade rules.¶
- Insists that imports comply with EU food safety, health, environmental, and intellectual property rules, including geographical indications protection.¶
- Requires immediate suspension if origin, traceability, or monitoring clauses are not complied with.¶
- Mandates the Commission to adopt an implementing act suspending preferences without undue delay in cases like increased tariffs or market disturbance, and to inform Parliament and Council.¶¶¶
- Establishes monitoring and corrective actions, including public data publication and regular reports to Parliament and Council.¶
- Requires verification of origin and an electronic system by 1 January 2028 to prevent transhipment.¶¶
Who is affected
- EU producers of sensitive agricultural goods like citrus, dairy, and nuts, who gain protection through quota management and safeguards.¶¶
- US exporters of agricultural goods, who face strict quota management and verification requirements.¶¶¶
- EU institutions: Commission must monitor, report, and possibly suspend preferences; Parliament and Council are informed.¶¶