The European Commission did not comment officially. Aircraft imports to the U.S. are currently subject to 10% tariffs as part of President Donald Trump’s across-the-board introduction of levies. Before temporarily reducing them, he had proposed 20% for most goods and 25% for aluminum, steel and cars.

Aerospace companies are preparing for the next chapter in a new trade war as the European Union draws up expected counter-measures against Boeing jets in retaliation for 10% U.S. tariffs on European goods such as Airbus planes,

Brussels prepares a €100 billion retaliation package.