Zero-Tariff Lobster Imports from the US

by name voted on 16.06.2026

Summary

A proposal to extend and expand zero-tariff imports of lobster from the United States into the EU until 2030.

10 16.06.2026

Report

trade

economy

international relations

public finance and budget policy

agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

The regulation aims to eliminate customs duties on specific lobster products imported from the United States.
The zero-tariff rate applies retroactively starting from 1 August 2025.
The duty-free status is scheduled to remain in effect until 31 July 2030.
The scope includes not only live and frozen lobster but also processed or prepared lobster products.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

NI

ESN

Total

Speeches

76 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Kathleen VAN BREMPT

Kathleen VAN BREMPT

S&D

1:41 min

Kathleen Van Brempt argues that instead of choosing between submission or a full-scale trade war, the S&D Group fought for a better, conditional trade agreement with the US. This new agreement aims to provide Europe with the necessary leverage to respond to potential US escalations, such as tariffs on French wine.

Christel SCHALDEMOSE

Christel SCHALDEMOSE

S&D

14. EU-US trade deal (joint debate)

Documents (PDFs)

PROVISIONAL AGREEMENT RESULTING FROM INTERINSTITUTIONAL NEGOTIATIONS Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods DRAFT BUDGETARY ASSESSMENT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods BUDGETARY ASSESSMENT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods Non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods Non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods

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