The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Group welcomes today’s progress on the implementation of the EU–US trade framework, following the vote in the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade.

ECR MEP Daniele Polato, Coordinator in the Committee on International Trade, stressed that the priority must now be to restore stability and predictability for European businesses.

“Today’s vote is a step towards restoring much-needed predictability for European economies and businesses. After months of uncertainty, companies need a clear framework that allows them to plan, invest and grow with confidence,” said Polato.

He underlined that, in the current global environment, economic stability must take precedence over prolonged political uncertainty, saying:

“European industry does not benefit from delays or ambiguity. What businesses need now is clarity — a stable and workable framework that reduces friction and provides reliable conditions for trade.”

At the same time, Polato emphasised that the agreement must be implemented in a way that delivers tangible certainty in practice.

“A framework is only as strong as its implementation. It is essential that the agreed conditions translate into real predictability for companies on the ground”, he said.

The ECR Group also noted recent signals regarding possible adjustments to steel-related tariffs as a constructive step in the right direction.

“Any movement on steel and related tariffs is welcome, particularly for sectors that are directly exposed to transatlantic trade. Reducing unnecessary pressure on European industry is clearly in our economic interest.”

Looking ahead, the ECR Group calls for a swift continuation of the legislative process, including an early plenary vote, in order to avoid prolonging uncertainty.

“Delays only extend uncertainty. We should now move forward without hesitation to provide businesses with the clarity they urgently need.”

While the focus remains on economic stability, Polato also recalled the broader importance of a functioning economic relationship with the United States.

“A stable and predictable economic relationship with the United States remains an important pillar for Europe’s prosperity, and it is in our interest to maintain it on a balanced and forward-looking basis.”

The ECR Group will continue to support a pragmatic approach that strengthens Europe’s competitiveness by delivering real, tangible certainty for its businesses.