Goods such as whiskey and cognac will be taxed, image via AP
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US government is considering implementing heavy tariffs on EU goods

The United States Trade Representative office has released a new report in which it is considering implementing 100% tariffs on some European goods such as Irish and Scotch Whiskey. The tariff is coming in response to the country's dispute with the EU over the Union's subsidies to Airbus. Many consider the move to be a bargaining tool for a future deal.

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