U.S. Threatens to Ramp Up Pressure on E.U. in Boeing-Airbus Subsidy Dispute with Tariffs up to 100% on Range of European Products

Steptoe & Johnson – On December 12, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) published in the Federal Register a notice proposing to impose tariffs of up to 100% ad valorem on a wide range of European products.  If enacted, these proposed tariffs would escalate the U.S.