Indeed we will all just do as we are told. And we cannot, as pointed out have much sway in the decision making process. BUT, I would like to see the reaction from US pilots if EU pilots were allowed to operate without restriction in their economic area (or perhaps I wouldn't....I can picture the picket lines and protest in front of the White House/Senate/wherever right now).
EU pilots are less likely to react in that way, despite the fact that it will inevitably have a similar effect on pilots jobs here as it would if we were allowed to operate in the US.