EU targets US aircraft and car exports in new list of potential tariffs

Move would hit Boeing, as Brussels also starts consultation on possible litigation over Trump’s blanket 20% tariffs

The EU is considering imposing tariffs on US aircraft and car exports in a fresh attempt to persuade Donald Trump to drop his current and proposed tariffs against the EU.

A new list of potential tariff targets would hit Boeing but also include further categories of US exports including chemicals, electrical equipment including cameras, health-related products and some foods stuff such as sweet potato and nuts.

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