The EU will take its case against US state subsidies to civilian aircraft giant Boeing to the WTO, trade commissioner Peter Mandelson announced on Tuesday.
The move is in response to the US' announcement on Monday that it would bring its European rival Airbus to the WTO for receiving subsidies from four EU member states - the UK, France, Germany and Spain.
Commenting on Washington's decision, Mr Mandelson said he is "disappointed" and that he sees "no alternative" but to ste...
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