US leaves 15% tariff on Airbus aircraft unchanged

(VOVWORLD) - The US government on Wednesday said it will maintain its 15% tariff on Airbus aircraft and its 25% tariff on other European goods, despite efforts by the European Union to resolve a 16-year-old dispute over EU subsidies for aircraft manufacturers.

US leaves 15% tariff on Airbus aircraft unchanged - ảnh 1

Containers at the Port of Los Angeles, the US (Photo: AFP/ VNA)

US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said the EU has not taken the actions necessary to come into compliance with World Trade Organization decisions. He said the US will modify its list of European products related to the dispute, and Washington will initiate a new process to try to reach a long-term solution.

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