1.   A tariff hike would likely trigger public unrest, experts said.

2.   But the EU responded by threatening to retaliate if the Canadian tariff hikes were enacted.

3.   However, the company feels more tariff hikes are unnecessary, he said.

4.   Japan and South Korea, which like the EU oppose the U.S. tariff hike, also requested the establishment of a panel Monday.

5.   The agencies said a tariff hike threatens the competitiveness of exporters like the food processing and electronics sectors.

6.   The EU executive Commission said it was seeking clarification of statements by senior Russian officials that suggested a big tariff hike to raise cash and protect Russian industry.

7.   The reductions have upset Thai exporters, who have urged the government to slap corresponding tariff hikes on European products.

8.   When asked about the tariff hike, Prawoto said the tariffs would be adjusted in line with the inflation rate and water index.

9.   Without compensating tariff hikes, such an agreement will leave local companies open to competition from powerful Japanese and U.S. auto parts manufacturers, Bonnell said.

10.   Details of the proposed tariff hike which is currently being studied by the government has yet to be made public.