Bombardier unions expect protracted trade dispute with Boeing over C Series
MONTREAL — The largest unions in Canada and Britain anticipate Bombardier and Boeing are in for a protracted trade battle as they prepare for the U.S. Commerce Department to confirm massive duties on imports of the C Series aircraft.
Following a meeting with Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) management Wednesday, Unifor and Unite the Union said the chances are slim that the U.S. will lower or cancel the 300 per cent import duties applied in a preliminary ruling.
Washington is expected to vote Monday on the preliminary and anti-dumping countervailing duties announced in the fall.
“There’s no question this is going to end up in front of the WTO (World Trade Organization),” Unifor National President Jerry Dias told reporters.