EU Challenges US Tariffs at WTO in Trade Dispute Over Auto Sector
The European Union has escalated its trade conflict with the United States, filing a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization over American tariffs on EU automobiles and components. Brussels asserts the measures violate global commerce rules, marking the latest strain in transatlantic economic relations.
European Commission officials framed the tariffs as a direct breach of WTO principles, vowing to defend multilateral trade systems. "These unilateral actions represent a clear infringement of established international trade law," the Commission stated, signaling a protracted legal battle ahead.