EU would consider taking U.S. to WTO over auto aid

[Mugu]

ROME, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The European Union would consider appealing to the World Trade Organisation if U.S. aid for the American auto industry made conditions unfair for European manufacturers, the EU's transport chief said.

"Europe is evaluating -- if that help should impinge on the competitiveness of our producers -- appealing to the WTO," European Transport Commissioner Antonio Tajani said in an interview with Italian paper La Stampa published on Thursday.

The Italian commissioner said that, with countries around the world providing incentives for their industries to protect national production and jobs, certain countries giving their own manufacturers an unfair advantage should be avoided. "Nobody can stop cars made in another country from being sold inside their borders. That would be protectionism," Tajani said.

"But Europe won't just look on while one of its most important industries is in crisis and, outside the Old Continent, other governments provide aid," he told La Stampa.

http://uk.reuters.com/article/motoringAutoNews/idUKLQ49988620090226">Complete article

[FreakinDJ]

1. But France subsidizes 50% cost of machinery

Haven't seen any thing other then French made Botteling line equipment ever since the French adopted that policy

[MadHound]

2. Like the EU has room to talk

Fuck the EU.

[L0oniX]

3. To hell with the WTO!

[OffWithTheirHeads]

4. Maybe the WTO will provide health care for the UAW

To help them work on the same playing field as the rest of the auto producing countries.

[madrchsod]

5. ya right.....

ford and general motors have plants in europe. chrysler is trying to partner with fiat.