Bernd Lange & United States — Supreme Court of the United States

Bernd Lange: Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament's international trade committee, criticized Donald Trump's actions as unacceptable and unreliable, advocating for a firm response from the European Union.

United States — Supreme Court of the United States: The United States — Supreme Court of the United States previously ruled that Donald Trump lacked the authority to declare a national emergency to justify many of his tariffs, which complicated the legal basis for the current tariff hike.

Bernd Lange: Bernd Lange, chair of the European Union — European Parliament's trade committee, noted progress in finalizing the trade deal but acknowledged ongoing divisions.

United States — Supreme Court of the United States: The United States — Supreme Court of the United States ruled in February that Donald Trump had exceeded his authority in imposing a wide swath of tariffs, which complicated the trade situation.

Bernd Lange: Bernd Lange, Chair of the European Parliament trade committee, called Donald Trump's tariff hike on European Union automobiles 'unacceptable,' highlighting the ongoing trade tensions.

United States — Supreme Court of the United States: The United States — Supreme Court of the United States issued a ruling that limits the use of race in drawing voting districts, intensifying redistricting battles in several states.

Bernd Lange: Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament's international trade committee, expressed concern over the 'tariff chaos' and proposed pausing the ratification process of a trade deal with the United States.