Sittings · Document
On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods
Committee on International Trade
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Amendment 13
Martin Schirdewan, Manon Aubry, Marina Mesure, Rudi Kennes
Proposal for a regulation
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Proposal for rejection
The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal.
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Justification
The European Commission continues to implement the EU–US trade deal despite the US State Department openly discussing regime change in European countries and claiming that Europe has become a hotbed of digital censorship, mass migration, and restrictions on religious freedom. At the same time, President Trump is threatening the EU with tariffs in response to our digital legislation and has added further products to the list of steel derivatives under the Section 232 regime. The European Parliament had no say in the EU–US trade deal, particularly regarding commitments to purchase $750 billion in energy and to make an additional $600 billion in investments in the United States. We strongly criticize the Commission’s negotiating approach of “strategic patience” in response to Trump’s threats and bullying, especially given that no retaliation measures were applied. This approach resulted in a trade deal that amounts to a capitulation of European interests, where our businesses will have to suffer, jobs will be lost, consumers will have to pay higher prices and our agri-food sector will bear the huge economic and social costs. For these reasons, we reject the two Commission proposals implementing this deal.
Amendment 14
Anna Cavazzini, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(2) To avoid disruption and continue improving the trade and investment relationship with the United States, on 16 December 2020 the Union adopted Regulation (EU) 2020/2131 of the European Parliament and of the Council1 on the elimination of customs duties on certain goods, in particular certain types of lobster, applicable from 1 August 2020. That Regulation expired on 31 July 2025.
(2) To avoid disruption and continue improving the trade and investment relationship with the United States, on 16 December 2020 the Union adopted Regulation (EU) 2020/2131 of the European Parliament and of the Council1 on the elimination of customs duties, on an erga omnes basis, on a limited number of goods, including live and frozen lobster products originating in the United States, for the period from 1 August 2020 until 31 July 2025.
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1 Regulation (EU) 2020/2131 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2020 on the elimination of customs duties on certain goods (OJ L 430, 18.12.2020, p. 1–4, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2020/2131/oj).
1 Regulation (EU) 2020/2131 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2020 on the elimination of customs duties on certain goods (OJ L 430, 18.12.2020, p. 1–4, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2020/2131/oj).
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Amendment 15
Galato Alexandraki, Emmanouil Fragkos
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(3a) It is essential that the Union’s non-application of customs duties is accompanied by equivalent measures from the United States to ensure full reciprocity and equal access of EU products to the US market.
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Amendment 16
Galato Alexandraki, Emmanouil Fragkos
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 c (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(3c) In order to ensure that the temporary exemption from customs duties does not lead to market distortion to the detriment of European fishers and processors, the Commission should closely monitor the impact on EU prices and on the competitiveness of undertakings in the sector. In the event that negative effects are identified, it should consider suspending or amending the application of this Regulation.
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Amendment 17
Galato Alexandraki, Emmanouil Fragkos
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 e (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(3e) EU-US cooperation should not undermine the production of seafood and processed products in the coastal and island regions of the EU, where this sector is a vital source of income. State aid and EU support programmes should be adapted to compensate for possible market distortions.
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Amendment 18
Anna Cavazzini, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(4) Accordingly, the customs duties on imports of the goods classified under the CN codes listed in the Annex should apply at a level of 0 % for as long as the United States is effectively implementing the Joint Statement.
(4) Accordingly, to avoid trade disruptions, the suspension of customs duties on imports of the goods classified under the CN codes listed in the Annex should apply retroactively from 1 August 2025 until the end of the period of 18 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
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Amendment 19
Anna Cavazzini, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(6a) At the latest twelve months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission should publish a full-fledged evaluation report on the impact of this Regulation on Union producers, the bilateral trade balance of goods and services between the Union and the United States, including an analysis on which sectors the dependence of the EU market from goods and services originating in the United States has increased or diminished, the impact on the budget of the European Union and Member States finances, whether the United States has engaged in coercive measures or threats thereof, as well as major impacts on sustainability and human rights, including worker rights.
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Amendment 20
Galato Alexandraki, Emmanouil Fragkos
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(6a) The customs authorities of the Member States should ensure that products benefiting from zero duty actually originate in the United States and are not re-exported or transported through third countries, in order to avoid circumvention of tariff provisions.
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Amendment 21
Galato Alexandraki, Emmanouil Fragkos
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
The Commission shall ensure that the application of this Regulation does not create unfair competition to the detriment of producers in the Member States and it shall monitor the impact of the measure on prices and jobs in the EU fisheries sector.
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Amendment 22
Karin Karlsbro, Benoit Cassart, Jérémy Decerle, Petras Auštrevičius, Dan Barna, Ľubica Karvašová, Svenja Hahn, Bart Groothuis
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(aa) where the United States imposes additional tariffs on goods imported from the Union that exceed the 15 % tariff ceiling or modifies the product classification with the effect of raising the tariff level;
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Amendment 23
Karin Karlsbro, Benoit Cassart, Jérémy Decerle, Petras Auštrevičius, Dan Barna, Ľubica Karvašová, Svenja Hahn, Bart Groothuis
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(b) where there are sufficient indications that the United States will act in the manner referred to in point (a) in the future;
(ba) where there are sufficient indications that the United States will act in the manner referred to in point (a) or point (aa) in the future;
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Amendment 24
Anna Cavazzini, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(c) where a change of objective circumstances has occurred with regard to those existing at the time the Joint Statement was issued.
(c) where a change of objective circumstances has occurred with regard to those existing at the time the Joint Statement was issued, including regarding the essential security interests of the Union.
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Amendment 25
Anna Cavazzini, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(ca) where the United States adopts or threatens to adopt measures falling under the scope of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 2023/2675;
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Amendment 26
Anna Cavazzini, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c b (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
(cb) where the United States engages in serious and systematic violations of human rights, including core labour rights, of fundamental principles of democracy and of the rule of law.
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Amendment 27
Anna Cavazzini, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
2a. Where the Commission suspends the application of Article 1 in accordance with paragraph 1, first subparagraph, point (ca), of this Article, the Commission shall make a determination pursuant to Articles 4 and 5 of Regulation (EU) No 2023/2675 and submit a proposal to the Council.
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Amendment 28
Galato Alexandraki, Emmanouil Fragkos
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
The Commission shall review the application of this Regulation within two years of its entry into force, taking into account developments in EU-US trade relations and the impact on European fisheries and processing. The Commission may propose to renew, amend or terminate the non-application of customs duties.
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Amendment 29
Anna Cavazzini, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
Article 4a (new)
1. At the latest ... [six months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall publish a provisional evaluation report on the impact of this Regulation.
2. At the latest ... [twelve months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall publish a full-fledged evaluation report on the impact of the Regulation and whether the United States has engaged in coercive actions.
3. The Commission shall keep the European Parliament and the Council informed, regularly and in a timely manner, of relevant developments in the application of this Regulation. In light of the information received, the European Parliament or the Council may invite, where appropriate, the Commission for an exchange of views. The European Parliament may express its views via any appropriate means.
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Amendment 30
Anna Cavazzini, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission
Amendment
It shall apply from 1 August 2025.
It shall apply from 1 August 2025 until ... [18 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation].
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