The European Parliament's trade committee has reportedly approved a summer tariff agreement with the United States, according to Swedish media reports. In a vote held on Thursday, 29 out of 38 committee members voted in favor of the two formal votes on different parts of the package. The agreement reportedly involves removing tariffs on industrial products and opening markets for seafood and certain agricultural products.
It also includes extended tariff-free status for various types of lobster. With the committee's approval, the matter can now proceed to the full European Parliament for a final decision. The vote represents a significant step in EU-US trade relations, though the agreement still requires approval from the entire parliament before taking effect.