Strasbourg-The European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade (INTA) is set for a pivotal meeting today that could effectively freeze progress on the EU‑US trade deal. While no formal decision has been adopted yet, committee members are expected to signal that next week’s anticipated vote will not go ahead for now, delaying the process and injecting fresh uncertainty into the future of transatlantic trade relations.
According to the press service of the European Parliament, INTA Chair Bernd Lange is scheduled to brief journalists at a press conference later this afternoon, expected around 16:30, with a press statement to follow outlining the committee’s next procedural steps.
Vote delayed
The decision to pause the vote means that, at this stage, no official position has been taken on the EU‑US trade deal or on broader political relations. The move reflects ongoing internal debate within the Parliament and signals that lawmakers are not yet aligned on how to proceed amid global uncertainty and tensions.
Alongside the EU‑US file, today’s session carries additional weight due to uncertainty among political groups over whether the Mercosur agreement should be referred to the European Court of Justice. The direction different groups will take at the voting at 1230 (local time), remains unclear, adding to the tense atmosphere surrounding the EP's agenda.