During a plenary debate on the EU response to US trade measures with the Commission and the Council, S&D leader Iratxe García Pérez called for a firm EU position on negotiations with Trump over tariffs, while the countermeasures are on hold for up to 90 days. She also emphasised that some laws shouldn't be up for negotiations such as digital rules, taxation, and safety standards.
Donald Trump’s nationalist agenda is a threat to democracy, fair trade, and the EU’s core values. We must respond firmly—with unity, sanctions, and stronger alliances—to defend a fair, rules-based global order and a Europe that puts people first.
