Europe unites against Bush tariffs

European representatives are vowing to fight US plans to impose tariffs on steel imports, with some claiming it could prove 'catastrophic' for the industry in Europe.

Britain's Eryl McNally, socialist trade and industry spokeswoman in the European Parliament said: "America is flexing its muscles. We must send a clear signal that Europe will not be bullied by a Bush administration using trade protection to appease domestic political concerns."