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EU complains to WTO about Airbus sucking
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) - The European Union decided Tuesday to file a counter complaint at the World Trade Organization against the United States, claiming Boeing Co. (BA) receives illegal aid - launching a new trade war with Washington."You CAN'T do what we do with Airbus! We'll sue your butt!" The move, announced by EU trade chief Peter Mandelson, reactivates a legal process at the WTO that was frozen by the EU when it entered negotiations with Washington in January to try to "I can assure you Just be grateful we didn't declare war on your sorry, pathetic asses. Again. Mandelson blamed the United States for "America's decision will, I fear, spark the biggest, most difficult and costly legal dispute in the WTO's history," It is still cheaper than another D-Day he said, adding it would be "manifestly expensive and (involve) quite destructive litigation." Destructive to who? More destructive than your helping terrorists and American enemies? More destructive than KYOTO to your economies? More destructive than a bull in a china shop? In announcing the U.S. decision late Monday, Trade Representative Rob Portman said the Bush administration felt it had to act because of preparations being made by EU member nations to commit $1.7 billion to Airbus for developing a new airplane, the A350, which is seen as a direct competitor to Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner in the market for midsize, long-distance jets. I sure don't remeber the US government giving money to Boeing to develop planes. Tax cuts maybe. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Posted by: mmurray821 2005-05-31 |
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