From the English Anaf Etz Avot (1:18), originally written by Rav Ovadiah Yosef zt"l:

"Although in matters of halachah we have accepted the rulings of our master the Beit Yosef, and we must not deviate from these even to be more stringent while the Ashkenazim follow the opinions of Rema, here, the differences end. Both traditions are the words of the living G-d, and we each must remain steadfast in our own ways."