Changes between two versions
What changed between the plenary report and the adopted text
From · plenary report· 19 Mar 2026
on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the adjustment of customs duties on the import of certain goods originating in the United States of America and opening of tariff quotas for imports of certain goods originating in the United States of America
To · adopted text· 26 Mar 2026
Adjustment of customs duties and opening of tariff quotas for the import of certain goods originating in the United States of America
AI:What changed, in short
Adds a safeguard mechanism allowing temporary suspension of duty preferences if imports cause serious injury to EU industry.6 Adds a provision ending duty suspension for steel, aluminium, and derivatives after six months unless the US cuts tariffs to 15% or less.7 Adds conditions for the start date of application, requiring US tariff reductions and assurances.8 Adds a new ground for suspension when the US uses tariffs to interfere in EU or member state sovereign choices.3 The other changes are formal: renumbering of articles and cross-reference updates.1245
4 changes of substance · 8 formal · 0 of wording only
Written by AI from the two texts only · read the changes before relying on it · 4 Sept 2026 · Report a problem
+4 added · −72 removed · 13 changed paragraphs, packaging included.
Part 2 of 4: Paragraphs 61–65
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Changed:Article 4 de (new): Article 4d4e / Urgency procedure / 1. Delegated acts adopted under this Article shall enter into force without delay and shall apply as long as no objection is expressed in accordance with paragraph 2. The notification of a delegated act to the European Parliament and to the Council shall state the reasons for the use of the urgency procedure. / 2. Either the European Parliament or the Council may object to a delegated act in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 4c(6).4d(6). In such a case, the Commission shall repeal the act immediately following the notification of the decision to object by the European Parliament or by the Council.
Article 5 a (new): Article 5a / Evaluation and reporting / 1. By ... [six months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall carry out an impact assessment on the economic and security impacts of this Regulation. The impact assessment shall examine: / (a) the impact of the application of this Regulation on all imports and exports between the Union and the United States; and / (b) trade-flow changes and distributional effects across Member States and sectors. / 2. By ... [six months before the date of the end of application of this Regulation], the Commission shall present an additional comprehensive impact assessment. That impact assessment shall examine, inter alia: / (a) the impact of the application of this Regulation on all imports and exports between the Union and the United States; / (b) trade-flow changes and distributional effects across Member States and sectors; / (c) any identified non-tariff impacts relevant to the internal market and to consumers; / (d) effects on competitiveness, Union producers, including on Union producers of agri-food products, and SMEs; / (e) the political developments of the trade and investment relationship between the Union and the United States since the entry into force of this Regulation; / (f) the level of progress in negotiations between the Union and the United States towards achieving the commitments outlined in the Joint Statement, including the implementation of those commitments; / (g) whether the Regulation has cre…
Article 6 – title: Entry into force and application
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Changed:Article 6 – paragraph 21 a (new): It shall apply from … [the date of entry into force of this Regulation] until 31 March 2028.
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Changed:Article 6 – paragraph 31 b (new): However, Articles 1, 2, 3, 4a and 4b shall apply only from the date determined by a delegated act adopted in accordance with Article 4ba.4c.