US sees ‘momentum’ in EU talks amid tensions over subsidies
07 December 2022 |
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Massive US subsidies for American companies have sparked concerns in Europe, as the EU views them as anti-competitive. While their talks reached no breakthrough, the two sides said they would intensify discussions.
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