TL;DRThe European Parliament voted 440-151 to ratify the Turnberry trade deal with the US, accepting a 15% tariff ceiling on most exports while eliminating duties on US industrial goods. The deal covers semiconductors, but the unresolved fight over Europe’s DMA and DSA enforcement, which the US has explicitly linked to further tariff relief, is the bigger story for tech.
The European Parliament voted on Tuesday to ratify the Turnberry Agreement, the trade deal struck at Donald Trump’s Scottish golf resort in July 2025. The final tally was 440 in favour, 151 against, with 50 abstentions.
Under the deal, the EU will eliminate most tariffs on US industrial goods. In return, the US caps tariffs on most European exports, including cars, semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, at 15%.
What the deal covers
The legislation implements the tariff elements of the August 2025 joint statement. Zero-for-zero tariffs apply to strategic products including aircraft, certain chemicals, generic medicines, semiconductor equipment, natural resources and critical raw materials.
