Tensions rise with endless tariffs


GLOBAL cooperation, crucial in times of weakening growth, has taken a step back with the threat of US$11bil worth of US retaliatory tariffs on European goods.

With possible US tariffs on European cars and auto parts already stoking a lot of tension; this potential salvo from the US, aimed against European Union (EU) subsidies on Airbus, makes it worse.

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