To: Dave who wrote (20179 ) 12/21/1998 2:49:00 PM From: Ruffian Respond to of 152472
Banana Wars> List of EU goods threatened with U.S. duties WASHINGTON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The following is a list of European Union goods that the United States has threatened to slap with 100 percent duties in a banana dispute over market access for U.S. firms and Latin American producers: Pecorino cheese, from sheep's milk, in original loaves, not suitable for grating Sweet biscuits; waffles and wafers Bath preparations, other than bath salts Candles, tapers and the like Nonadhesive plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, noncellular, not reinforced or combined with other materials, of polymers of propylene Handbags, with or without shoulder straps or without handle, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics Articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or handbag, with outer surface of reinforced or laminated plastics Uncoated felt paper and paperboard in rolls or sheets Folding cartons, boxes and cases of noncorrugated paper or paperboard Printed cards (except postcards) bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, with or without envelopes or trimmings Lithographs on paper or paperboard, not over 0.51 mm in thickness, printed not over 20 years at time of importation Sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, wholly of cashmere Bed linen, not knit or crochet, printed, of cotton, not containing any embroidery, lace, braid, edging, trimming, piping or applique work, not napped Lead-acid storage batteries other than a kind used for starting piston engines or as the primary source of power for electric vehicles Electrothermic coffee or tea makers, for domestic purposes Chandeliers and other electric ceiling or wall lighting fittings (other than used for public spaces), not of base metal Related News Categories: US Market News