The European Commission imposes an import tax on flights from the United States

Today, as of November 10, 2020, the American aircraft manufacturer Boeing has a fifteen percent import tax on its aircraft. The tax is being introduced following the decision of the World Trade Organization at the end of October. According to the World Trade Organization, EU members should take action against Boeing for allegedly receiving illegal subsidies from the US government.

United States

The United States has imposed a 15% import tax on aircraft from European aircraft manufacturers since August. It is specifically targeted at the A350 project as it is said to have the support of the Spanish and French governments. This situation is one reason why Airbus set up a factory in the US state of Alabama.

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Fighting back and forth has been going on since 2005. At the time, the EU was already struggling with US subsidies to large commercial aircraft manufacturers. The first real complaint came in 2006. Now, for more than ten years, both sides have introduced the import tax.

European Commission

The European Commission said there was no other way to impose import taxes. After the US government demanded that the European Union and Airbus repay seven billion dollars in subsidies. The EU hopes to resolve the back-and-forth conflict quickly. He therefore calls for the abolition of import duties on both sides. This is a win-win situation for both parties.