US imposes tariffs on French, German goods in Airbus-Boeing spat

The US government on Wednesday said it would raise tariffs on certain European Union products, including aircraft components and wines from France and Germany, the latest twist in a 16-year battle over aircraft subsidies between Washington and Brussels.
 
In a statement, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) said it was adding tariffs on aircraft manufacturing parts and certain non-sparkling wines as well as cognacs and other brandies from France and Germany.
 
The USTR did not say when the tariffs would take effect but noted that additional details would be “forthcoming.” The US action comes as US