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Economy: Economic News, Policy & Analysis - The Washington Post: Could the U.S. and Europe start a trade war over airline carbon fees?
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Are the United States and Europe poised for a trade war over airline fees? Suddenly, that's not such a ludicrous question. Late last Friday night, the Senate unanimously passed a bill to try to block a plan by the European Union to cap carbon emissions on all flights in and out of Europe. The bill sets the stage for a showdown with Europe that could get unruly.