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1. Temporary trade-liberalisation measures applicable to Armenian products

   The proposal concerns temporary trade-liberalisation measures applicable to Armenian products. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, taking over the Commission proposal, which means it agreed with the proposal as put forward. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

   Foreign affairsTrade & customs

   15 Sept 2026 · New laws · report by Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski · 1st reading · voted 13:31 · A-10-2026-0226 · 2026/0189

   Adopted 583–49–39 · by an overwhelming majority
2. 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
3. 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
4. Role of trade in strengthening the EU’s economic security

   Parliament adopted a resolution on the role of trade in strengthening the EU's economic security, based on a committee report. The text sets out Parliament's position in response to the December 2025 Joint Communication on Strengthening EU economic security. It reaffirms openness to trade and investment as the EU's primary strength, rejecting protectionism and economic isolation. The resolution calls for an ambitious trade agenda, robust investment screening, and credible enforcement of existing rules.

   Economy & single marketTrade & customs

   16 Jun 2026 · Resolutions · report by Juan Ignacio Zoido Álvarez · voted 13:49 · A-10-2026-0148 · 2025/2113

   Adopted 415–105–142 · by a large majority
5. Negative trade-related effects of global overcapacity on the Union steel market

   Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU regulation to address the negative trade effects of global steel overcapacity on the Union market. The regulation aims to protect the EU steel sector, which is vital for competitiveness, economic security, and decarbonisation, while remaining WTO-compliant. 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.

   Economy & single marketTrade & customs

   19 May 2026 · New laws · report by Karin Karlsbro · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:20 · A-10-2026-0012 · 2025/0726

   Adopted 606–16–39 · by an overwhelming majority
6. Protection of EU companies, jobs and products against unfair competition from third countries

   Parliament adopted a resolution on protecting EU companies, jobs and products from unfair competition by non-EU countries. The text calls for action against artificially low-priced imports caused by dumping, subsidies, overcapacity, or lower standards, which harm EU producers and consumers. It also addresses risks from non-EU online platforms and e-commerce imports that bypass EU safety and environmental rules. Parliament asks the Commission to enforce existing trade-defence instruments and ensure fair competition.

   Economy & single marketTrade & customs

   29 Apr 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · B-10-2026-0185 · 2025/2955

   Adopted no count published
7. Generalised scheme of tariff preferences

   Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU regulation that would renew the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) for developing countries from 2024 to 2033. The scheme grants reduced or zero customs duties on imports from low and lower-middle income countries, with special arrangements for vulnerable countries and least developed countries. Parliament's position includes amendments to strengthen monitoring of compliance with international conventions and to enhance the role of civil society. The position will now be forwarded to the Council for negotiation before the law can be finalised.

   Trade & customsForeign affairsEconomy & single market

   28 Apr 2026 · New laws · report by Bernd Lange · 1st reading · 35 ballots · voted 13:54 · A-9-2022-0147 · 2021/0297

   Adopted 459–127–70 · by a large majority
8. 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
9. 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
10. EU-China Agreement: modification of concessions on all the tariff rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV

    This agreement adjusts EU import quotas for farm, fish and industrial goods after the UK left the EU, splitting the volumes between the EU and the UK. Parliament gave its consent, allowing the Council to adopt the decision and the agreement to enter into force. The deal with China covers 32 quotas with negotiating rights and 11 with consultation rights, with changes agreed for garlic and processed poultry meat.

    Trade & customsForeign affairsEconomy & single market

    26 Mar 2026 · Consent · report by Jérémy Decerle · consent procedure · voted 11:38 · A-10-2026-0026 · 2023/0183

    Adopted 603–3–33 · by an overwhelming majority
11. Bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products

    Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law implementing the bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the Interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products. The law aims to protect sensitive EU agricultural sectors by allowing swift, proportionate safeguard measures when imports from Mercosur countries cause or threaten serious injury to EU producers. Parliament's position includes amendments to the Commission's proposal, and it calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially changes the text.

    Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairsTrade & customs

    10 Feb 2026 · New laws · report by Gabriel Mato · 1st reading · 30 ballots · voted 13:02 · A-10-2025-0254 · 2025/0322

    Adopted 483–102–67 · by a large majority
12. Bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products

    Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law implementing the bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the Interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products. The law aims to protect sensitive EU agricultural sectors by allowing swift, proportionate measures when imports from Mercosur countries cause or threaten serious injury to EU producers. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and national parliaments.

    Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairsTrade & customs

    16 Dec 2025 · New laws · report by Gabriel Mato · 1st reading · 70 ballots · voted 12:46 · A-10-2025-0254 · 2025/0322

    Adopted 431–161–70 · by a large majority
13. Exceptional trade measures for countries and territories participating in or linked to the Stabilisation and Association Process

    The EU is updating its exceptional trade measures for countries linked to the Stabilisation and Association Process, which cover duty suspensions for certain fruits and vegetables and tariff quotas for wine. Parliament adopted its position on the law, endorsing the Commission's proposal to extend these measures until 2030 and to remove an obsolete reference to fisheries. The measures have supported EU-Western Balkans trade, which exceeded EUR 83 billion in 2024, and the extension maintains conditionality on democratic principles and human rights. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and will forward its position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

    Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market

    13 Nov 2025 · New laws · report by Kris Van Dijck · 1st reading · 5 ballots · voted 11:51 · A-10-2025-0188 · 2025/0108

    Adopted 543–72–22 · by an overwhelming majority
14. Tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions

    Parliament adopted a resolution on tackling China's export restrictions on rare earth elements and permanent magnets, which it sees as coercive and a serious escalation of trade tensions. The text urges the EU not to make concessions to China in exchange for relaxing the restrictions and to build leverage using pressure points where China depends on EU goods and technologies. It also calls for reducing demand for virgin rare earths, boosting recycling, and funding research into substitutes to strengthen EU resilience.

    Economy & single marketTrade & customsForeign affairs

    10 Jul 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 17 ballots · voted 13:16 · B-10-2025-0331 · 2025/2800

    Adopted 523–75–14 · by an overwhelming majority
15. Modification of customs duties applicable to imports of certain goods originating in or exported from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus

    Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to modify customs duties on certain goods imported from Russia and Belarus. The law aims to reduce EU dependence on Russian fertilisers and other agricultural imports, with tariff increases phased in over three years. Parliament also asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

    Trade & customsEconomy & single marketAgriculture, food & fisheries

    22 May 2025 · New laws · report by Inese Vaidere · 1st reading · 6 ballots · voted 12:16 · A-10-2025-0087 · 2025/0021

    Adopted 411–100–78 · by a large majority
16. Suspending certain parts of Regulation (EU) 2015/478 as regards imports of Ukrainian products into the European Union

    The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation that would suspend parts of Regulation (EU) 2015/478 on imports of Ukrainian products into the European Union. The regulation aims to adjust trade measures in response to the situation, with amendments to recital 7 and Article 4. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and instructs its President to forward the position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

    Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market

    8 May 2025 · New laws · report by Karin Karlsbro · 1st reading · 3 ballots · voted 13:40 · A-10-2025-0059 · 2025/0056

    Adopted 354–147–53 · by a large majority
17. 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
18. EU-Norway Agreement: modification of concessions on all the tariff-rate quotas included in EU Schedule CLXXV as a consequence of the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union

    The agreement adjusts EU tariff-rate quotas with Norway after the UK's withdrawal from the EU, following WTO rules. Parliament gave its consent, allowing the Council to adopt the decision and the agreement to enter into force. The changes revise shares for pig meat and skimmed-milk powder quotas, based on updated trade data.

    Trade & customsEconomy & single marketForeign affairs

    12 Mar 2025 · Consent · committee report · consent procedure · voted 12:03 · A-10-2025-0017 · 2023/0341

    Adopted 525–5–34 · by an overwhelming majority

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2026/0189 Temporary trade-liberalisation measures applicable to Armenian products 15 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2025/0260 Non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods 16 Jun 2026 · 2 votes
3. 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
4. 2025/2113 Role of trade in strengthening the EU’s economic security 16 Jun 2026 · 1 vote
5. 2025/0726 Negative trade-related effects of global overcapacity on the Union steel market 19 May 2026 · 1 vote
6. 2025/2955 Protection of EU companies, jobs and products against unfair competition from third countries 29 Apr 2026 · 1 vote
7. 2021/0297 Generalised scheme of tariff preferences 28 Apr 2026 · 1 vote
8. 2023/0183 EU-China Agreement: modification of concessions on all the tariff rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV 26 Mar 2026 · 1 vote
9. 2025/0322 Bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products 10 Feb 2026 · 2 votes
10. 2025/0108 Exceptional trade measures for countries and territories participating in or linked to the Stabilisation and Association Process 13 Nov 2025 · 1 vote
11. 2025/2800 Tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions 10 Jul 2025 · 1 vote
12. 2025/0021 Modification of customs duties applicable to imports of certain goods originating in or exported from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus 22 May 2025 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 17 most recent final roll calls about tariffs & trade defence. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.

The latest final votes, group by group