We have made good progress but there is still some way to go, says Parliament’s chief negotiator Bernd Lange.

After the second round of negotiations with EU governments on the final shape of the legislation on EU-US Turnberry trade agreement, the head of the Parliament delegation, Bernd Lange (S&D, DE), issued the following statement:

"We have just concluded a constructive second trilogue during which we made good progress on the issue of the safeguard mechanism and the review and evaluation of the main regulation, but there is still some way to go.

We will continue to work expeditiously and responsibly on the two legislative proposals to ensure that the letter and the spirit of the Turnberry Deal are honoured, in full respect of our democratic norms, procedures and timelines. The next trilogue will take place on 19 May in Strasbourg.

We remain more committed than ever to advance and defend Parliament's mandate so as to provide additional guarantees that will benefit citizens and companies in both the EU and the US."

The negotiators will meet again on 19 May 2026.