"The Commission acknowledges the decision of the US not to
exacerbate the ongoing aircraft dispute by increasing tariffs on
European products," a Commission spokesperson said, adding that
the coronavirus pandemic had severely hit the aviation sector,
making it even more urgent that the dispute is resolved.
Both sides should build on this decision and intensify their
efforts to find a negotiated solution, the spokesperson said.
The U.S. government on Wednesday said it would maintain 15%
tariffs on Airbus <AIR.PA> aircraft and 25% tariffs on other
European goods.
(Reporting by Kate Abnett, Gabriela Baczynska)
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