EU bullish as opponents confirm aviation trade war threats

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Brussels sources insist they will not cave in to sabre-rattling at Moscow meeting

More details have emerged from the Moscow meeting of more than 25 countries opposed to the EU's aviation emissions trading scheme (ETS), outlining how governments plan to ensure airlines' inclusion in...

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