The US Trade Representative (USTR) has revealed a list of EU produce that could be slapped with extra trade tariffs in response to a long-running dispute over aircraft subsidies.
Produce from the EU being exported to the US could be facing additional tariffs costing billions of euros, according to a US government statement released on Monday.
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The US Trade Representative (USTR) threatened the extra duties on EU produce, saying it was in response to a long-running dispute on subsidies placed on large passenger aircraft.
There were 89 "subheadings" of products listed for the potential new tariffs, which the USTR estimated to be worth $4bn (€3.5bn).
This comes in addition to a list published in April, of which the extra tariffs were estimated to be worth $21bn (€18.5bn).
"USTR is adding to the initial list with the supplemental list in response to public comments and additional analysis," the department said.
Items on the list published on Monday included:
Hams
Pork sausages
Milk
Dairy spreadables
Cheese - gouda, edam, romano, reggiano, provolone, blue-veined cheese, parmesan, etc
Olives
Fruit
Coffee
Pasta
Waffles and wafers
Mixed condiments and mixed seasonings
Whiskeys
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