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1. Adjustment of customs duties and opening of tariff quotas for the import of certain goods originating in the United States of America

   Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation adjusting customs duties and opening tariff quotas for certain goods imported from the United States. The regulation implements commitments from a Joint Statement on a US-EU trade framework, applying a 0% duty on certain US goods and allowing suspension of concessions if the US fails to comply. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.

   Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market

   16 Jun 2026 · New laws · report by Bernd Lange · 1st reading · 13 ballots · voted 13:34 · A-10-2026-0069 · 2025/0261

   Adopted 440–151–50 · by a large majority
2. Non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods

   The proposal extends the suspension of customs duties on US lobster imports indefinitely and expands it to processed lobster, as agreed in a joint statement. Parliament adopted its position on the law, supporting the proposal with amendments. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

   Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market

   16 Jun 2026 · New laws · report by Bernd Lange · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:35 · A-10-2026-0070 · 2025/0260

   Adopted 444–152–54 · by a large majority
3. EU-Canada Agreement laying down the conditions for the participation of Canadian legal entities and products originating in Canada to procurement under the SAFE Instrument

   The agreement sets conditions for Canadian legal entities and products originating in Canada to take part in procurement under the SAFE Instrument. Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement, meaning it can now be ratified. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and Canada.

   Foreign affairs

   20 May 2026 · Consent · report by Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Borys Budka · consent procedure · voted 13:24 · A-10-2026-0144 · 2025/0413

   Adopted 466–169–14 · by a large majority
4. EU-USA-Iceland-Norway Air Transport Agreement, and EU-Iceland-Norway Ancillary Agreement on the application of the Air Transport Agreement

   Parliament gave its consent to the EU's conclusion of an air transport agreement with the United States, Iceland and Norway, and to an ancillary agreement on its application. The agreement liberalises market access, capacity, pricing and routes between the EU and US aviation markets, and includes social and environmental provisions. It has been provisionally applied since 2007 and has brought economic benefits, with transatlantic passenger numbers reaching a record high.

   Transport & tourismForeign affairs

   29 Apr 2026 · Consent · report by Johan Danielsson · consent procedure · voted 14:30 · A-10-2026-0068 · 2011/0102

   Adopted 631–6–10 · by an overwhelming majority
5. Adjustment of customs duties and opening of tariff quotas for the import of certain goods originating in the United States of America

   The proposal adjusts customs duties and opens tariff quotas for certain goods imported from the United States, implementing commitments from a joint EU-US trade statement. Parliament adopted its position on the law, endorsing the proposal with amendments. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal, and asks for transparency on revenue losses.

   Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market

   26 Mar 2026 · New laws · report by Bernd Lange · 1st reading · 19 ballots · voted 11:21 · A-10-2026-0069 · 2025/0261

   Adopted 417–154–71 · by a large majority
6. Non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods

   The proposal extends indefinitely the suspension of customs duties on US lobster imports and expands it to processed lobster, as agreed in a joint statement. Parliament adopted its position, supporting the proposal with amendments, including a sunset clause and a change to delegated acts. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and to forward the position to the Council and national parliaments.

   Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market

   26 Mar 2026 · New laws · report by Bernd Lange · 1st reading · 5 ballots · voted 11:25 · A-10-2026-0070 · 2025/0260

   Adopted 437–144–60 · by a large majority
7. Recommendation on enhanced EU-Canada cooperation in the current geopolitical context, including the threats to Canada’s economic stability and sovereignty

   Parliament adopted a recommendation calling for stronger EU-Canada cooperation in response to geopolitical tensions and threats to Canada's economic stability and sovereignty. The text urges the Council, Commission and the EU's foreign policy chief to implement summit outcomes and deepen ties in trade, security, climate and other areas. It also asks for follow-up on the June 2025 EU-Canada Summit and for developing new cooperation fields such as culture and youth.

   Foreign affairs

   11 Mar 2026 · Resolutions · report by Tobias Cremer · 12 ballots · voted 13:08 · A-10-2026-0035 · 2025/2168

   Adopted 482–108–42 · by a large majority
8. Audiovisual Media Services Directive obligations in the transatlantic dialogue

   Parliament adopted a resolution on the Audiovisual Media Services Directive in the transatlantic dialogue, calling on the Council and member states to support the Commission in defending the directive and the EU's cultural exception in trade negotiations. The resolution stresses that the directive's measures are legitimate regulation in the public interest, safeguarding cultural diversity and protecting freedom of expression, media pluralism and democratic values. It urges the Commission to reject any attempt to consider the directive a trade distortion and to defend it as essential for protecting the EU's cultural diversity, sovereignty and soft power.

   Economy & single marketForeign affairsTrade & customs

   23 Oct 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · B-10-2025-0446 · 2025/2776

   Adopted no count published
9. Customs duties on imports of certain products originating in the USA

   The proposal amends a 2018 EU regulation on additional customs duties on US imports by adding a de minimis threshold below which no duties apply. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, taking over the Commission proposal, meaning the amendment can proceed. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal, and forwards its position to the Council, Commission and national parliaments.

   Trade & customsForeign affairsEconomy & single market

   1 Apr 2025 · New laws · report by Bernd Lange · 1st reading · voted 13:27 · A-10-2025-0034 · 2025/0012

   Adopted 593–7–35 · by an overwhelming majority
10. Agreement between Canada and the European Union on the transfer and processing of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data

    The agreement sets rules for transferring and processing airline passenger name record data between Canada and the EU to fight serious crime and terrorism. Parliament gave its consent to the agreement, meaning the EU can conclude it. Parliament asks that the agreement be applied with strict safeguards for fundamental rights, as recommended by the European Data Protection Supervisor.

    Digital, AI & dataForeign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

    12 Mar 2025 · Consent · committee report · consent procedure · voted 12:06 · A-10-2025-0013 · 2024/0051

    Adopted 521–90–45 · by a large majority
11. EU/USA Agreement on the launch of Galileo satellites from U.S. Territory

    The European Parliament voted on the draft Council decision to conclude an agreement between the European Union and the United States of America on security procedures for launching Galileo satellites from U.S. territory. Parliament gave its consent to the agreement, meaning it approved the conclusion of the deal. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and the United States.

    Digital, AI & dataForeign affairs

    19 Sept 2024 · Consent · report by Borys Budka · consent procedure · voted 13:13 · A-10-2024-0001 · 2024/0046

    Adopted 582–16–17 · by an overwhelming majority

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2025/0260 Non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods 16 Jun 2026 · 2 votes
2. 2025/0261 Adjustment of customs duties and opening of tariff quotas for the import of certain goods originating in the United States of America 16 Jun 2026 · 2 votes
3. 2025/0413 EU-Canada Agreement laying down the conditions for the participation of Canadian legal entities and products originating in Canada to procurement under the SAFE Instrument 20 May 2026 · 1 vote
4. 2011/0102 EU-USA-Iceland-Norway Air Transport Agreement, and EU-Iceland-Norway Ancillary Agreement on the application of the Air Transport Agreement 29 Apr 2026 · 1 vote
5. 2025/2168 Recommendation on enhanced EU-Canada cooperation in the current geopolitical context, including the threats to Canada’s economic stability and sovereignty 11 Mar 2026 · 1 vote
6. 2025/2776 Audiovisual Media Services Directive obligations in the transatlantic dialogue 23 Oct 2025 · 1 vote
7. 2025/0012 Customs duties on imports of certain products originating in the USA 1 Apr 2025 · 1 vote
8. 2024/0051 Agreement between Canada and the European Union on the transfer and processing of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data 12 Mar 2025 · 1 vote
9. 2024/0046 EU/USA Agreement on the launch of Galileo satellites from U.S. Territory 19 Sept 2024 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 10 most recent final roll calls about united states & transatlantic. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.

The latest final votes, group by group