Dutch industry seeks clarity after Supreme Court strikes down U.S. tariffs

FME, the Dutch technology industry association, called on the Netherlands and the European Union to clarify the status of American import tariffs following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling Friday that declared much of the Trump tariffs unlawful.

The ruling came as President Donald Trump announced new global tariffs of 10 percent based on a different law and later Saturday suggested raising the rate to 15 percent. FME said the developments have created significant uncertainty for European exporters.

“The Supreme Court’s decision is positive,” an FME spokesperson said Sunday. “We have long opposed U.S. import tariffs, and anything that could help reduce them is favorable.”

FME emphasized that, despite the ruling, the legal landscape remains unpredictable. “There were already investigations into trade measures affecting imports of medical equipment, robotics, and industrial machinery,” the spokesperson said.

“Following this decision, Trump could impose tariffs on these products. Additionally, he could expand the 50 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum to cover a wider range of products at any time,” the spokesperson added.