Ed, when an ac motor starts up it looks a lot like a short circuit until the inductive load ramps up so you a high surge current for a fraction of a second. We call this inrush current and it happens with inductive loads like motors and transformers. Most likely you need to change the breaker to a slow trip circuit breaker and you should be fine - assuming your wiring and such is correct. As a responsible engineer I have to advise you to consult an electrician.
From Grok:
Slow trip circuit breakers for 220V circuits are commonly referred to as "Type C" or "Type D" circuit breakers, depending on their tripping characteristics. These are designed for circuits with moderate to high inrush currents, such as motors or transformers, which require a delayed response to avoid nuisance tripping.
Type C: Trips at 5-10 times the rated current, suitable for general-purpose 220V circuits with moderate inrush loads.
Type D: Trips at 10-20 times the rated current, used for heavy inductive loads like large motors or equipment with high startup surges.
In some regions, they may also be called "slow blow" or "time-delay" circuit breakers.