Transatlantic trade war to be sanctioned

The World Trade Organisation was expected to approve today stiff sanctions on US exports, ranging from almonds to ski jackets, intended to punish Washington for failing to repeal the Byrd amendment.

The EU and other plaintiffs sought formal WTO authorisation to retaliate by imposing new duties against various US products. Among the other potential targets are cod, textiles, glassware, mobile homes and apples.