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EU Makes Appeal to US: Let's Avoid Another Tariff War

Associated Press

   BRUSSELS - The European Union made a last-ditch appeal Wednesday to
   U.S. President Donald Trump to avoid any tit-for-tat tariff war as the
   global trade governing body prepares to issue a ruling that could allow
   him to impose billions in duties on EU produce.

   The World Trade Organization said in May last year that Europe
   illegally subsidized planemaker Airbus, hurting U.S. competitor Boeing.
   It is due to rule Wednesday how much the Trump administration can seek
   in compensation in the form of new tariffs against the EU.
   The EU products that could be targeted include wine, cheese and olives,
   which are produced in many countries involved in the Airbus consortium.

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