Trump tariffs: 'No one has said the deal is off' – What US trade chief clarified

United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Sunday has stated that no countries with existing tariff agreements with the United States have indicated any intention to withdraw from those deals, despite a major Supreme Court ruling that invalidated a significant portion of President Donald Trump's tariff programme, Reuters reported.

In an appearance on CBS News' "Face the Nation", Greer said that his office remains in active discussions with trading partners. He specifically noted having already spoken with his European Union counterpart and plans to engage with additional officials in the coming days.

"I haven't heard anyone yet come to me and say the deal is off," Greer said, providing reassurance amid uncertainty triggered by the court's decision on Friday.

The Supreme Court struck down several tariffs imposed under President Trump's International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a tool the administration had used to rapidly impose significant duties on imports as leverage in trade negotiations. This decision has prompted the White House to consider other approaches, including a temporary global import tariff initially set at 10 per cent (which was later increased) and new investigations under more archaic trade laws like Section 301.

These developments follow months of intense tariff negotiations, during which the Trump administration reached framework agreements or deals with nearly 20 countries, often in exchange for lower duties in exchange for the threat of higher rates. The European Union and other partners negotiated in good faith despite ongoing legal challenges.

Greer's comments are the first major public statement from the US Trade Office regarding the immediate impact of the decision on these bilateral arrangements. While no withdrawal is reported, the broader trade environment remains volatile, with some partners expressing concerns about the imposition of new tariffs and potential changes to US policy.

The USTR office is monitoring reactions and attempting to bring clarity through ongoing negotiations, aiming to preserve the gains made from recent trade agreements.