This latest development revives tensions reminiscent of the 2020–2021 tariff dispute between the U.S. and EU, largely centered on subsidies for Boeing

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,