EU will talk, won't scrap carbon tax Summary Box: EU will talk, won't scrap carbon tax Feb 13 03:04 PM US/Eastern Europe is willing to discuss its new carbon emissions tax for airlines but has no plans to scrap the levy. CLEARING THE AIR: Under the system, airlines flying to or from Europe must obtain certificates for carbon dioxide emissions. AIR PRESSURE: Airlines say the tax is too costly. Industry leaders warn the disagreement could spark a trade war. The European Commission transport commissioner said at an aviation conference in Singapore that the EC isn't "trying to dominate the world."