--- title: "U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai: Regardless of the outcome of the lawsuit, the tariff policy will continue" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/276544949.md" description: "U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai stated that regardless of the outcome of Trump's tariff ruling in the Supreme Court, existing trade agreements with partners such as China, the European Union, Japan, and South Korea will remain in effect. She emphasized that these agreements are mutually beneficial and expressed hope that partners will comply. Meanwhile, due to policy uncertainty, countries like the European Union and India have expressed concerns about the approval and negotiation process of U.S. trade agreements. Tai pointed out that despite the limitations on Trump's trade policies, the U.S. will continue to utilize other trade tools for negotiations" datetime: "2026-02-22T22:11:51.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/276544949.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276544949.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/276544949.md) --- > Supported Languages: [简体中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/276544949.md) | [繁體中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/276544949.md) # U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai: Regardless of the outcome of the lawsuit, the tariff policy will continue U.S. senior officials stated that Trump's loss in the Supreme Court regarding tariffs **will not undermine the agreements reached with U.S. partners**, as they are striving to defend the administration's aggressive trade policies. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said last Sunday that the agreements with partners such as China, the European Union, Japan, and South Korea remain valid. He attempted to distinguish these existing arrangements from Trump's **15% global tariff plan** announced last Saturday. “We want them to understand that these agreements will be mutually beneficial,” Greer said, “**We will adhere to the agreements and expect our partners to do the same.**” However, friction caused by policy uncertainty further erupted last Sunday. **The European Parliament's trade chief stated he would propose freezing the EU's approval process for the trade agreement with the U.S.** until the Trump administration clarifies its policies. In Delhi, **Indian officials also postponed negotiations on finalizing a mid-term trade agreement in the U.S. for this reason.** The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling limited Trump's ability to impose tariffs using emergency powers. In this context, Greer hinted that **alternative trade tools, including investigations into the trade practices of other countries, will provide leverage for the U.S.** He noted, “Relevant investigations are underway.” Although Trump's trade tactics have largely been nullified by the Supreme Court, his approach has raised alarms among global trade partners. Greer stated that he communicated with his EU counterparts over the weekend and will meet with other key trade partners to reassure them. “Rest assured, I have been talking to these people as well,” Greer told CBS, “For a year, I have been telling them that regardless of the outcome of the litigation, the tariff policy will continue. That’s why they signed these agreements even while the litigation was pending.” The European Commission, the EU's executive body, issued a statement last Sunday expressing hope that the subsequent steps of the Trump administration would have “sufficient transparency.” The statement emphasized, “**An agreement is an agreement**,” and added that it looks forward to the U.S. fulfilling its commitments under the trade agreement signed last August. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stated that obtaining “clarity” from the U.S. government on global trade is “crucial.” She mentioned on the program, “I hope the situation can be clarified and considered thoroughly to avoid challenges again and ensure proposals comply with the Constitution and laws.” Treasury Secretary Mnuchin stated that the U.S. is in contact with foreign trade partners, and “they recognize these tariff agreements.” He insisted on Fox News, “So, **these agreements will not be changed.**” Greer also signaled to trade partners not to expect tariff relief based on the Supreme Court's ruling. He indicated that the 15% global tariff announced by Trump on Saturday is **roughly equivalent to the tariff rates previously implemented under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act** (which the court ruled could not be used to impose tariffs). “The reality is that we want to maintain existing policies and **keep continuity as high as possible**,” Greer summarized on ABC's program ### Related Stocks - [The Financial Select Sector SPDR® ETF (XLF.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/XLF.US.md) - [ProShares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TQQQ.US.md) - [iShares Core S&P US Growth ETF (IUSG.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/IUSG.US.md) - [Schwab US Large-Cap Growth ETF™ (SCHG.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SCHG.US.md) - [iShares US Broker-Dealers&Secs Exchs ETF (IAI.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/IAI.US.md) - [S&P 500 (.SPX.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/.SPX.US.md) - [Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/.DJI.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [U.S. commercial paper market shrinks in week-Fed](https://longbridge.com/en/news/279827159.md) - [US proposes easing limits on cancer-causing gas used to clean medical devices](https://longbridge.com/en/news/279081984.md) - [US-based StoneX proposes $320 million acquisition of London-listed CAB Payments](https://longbridge.com/en/news/279223819.md) - [US February industrial production vs +0.2% expected](https://longbridge.com/en/news/279273472.md) - [Fed meeting begins as Iran war complicates the path for interest rate cuts](https://longbridge.com/en/news/279409335.md)