French Finance Minister: "Latest US threat of tariffs on products unacceptable"

French Finance Minister: "Latest US threat of tariffs on products unacceptable"
# 03 December 2019 16:25 (UTC +04:00)

French finance minister Bruno Le Maire said that latest US tariff threats is not what one would expect from an ally. He added that the European Union is ready to respond strongly to the latest US tariff threat, APA reports citing Sputnik.

"In case of new American sanctions, the European Union would be ready to riposte," Le Maire said.

Earlier it was reported that the US Trade Representative will issue a Federal Register notice that solicits comments from the public on the agency's proposed action, which includes duties of up to 100 percent on certain French products in addition to seeking comment on the option of imposing fees or restrictions on French services, the release said.

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