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| Bombardier wins trade dispute with Boeing amid fears huge tariffs could cost UK jobs | Bombardier wins trade dispute with Boeing amid fears huge tariffs could cost UK jobs |
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| Plane maker Bombardier has won a trade dispute with rival Boeing in a move that potentially safeguards hundreds of jobs in Northern Ireland. | Plane maker Bombardier has won a trade dispute with rival Boeing in a move that potentially safeguards hundreds of jobs in Northern Ireland. |
| Tariffs of 292 per cent will not be imposed on orders of the Bombardier C-Series planes by US carriers. | Tariffs of 292 per cent will not be imposed on orders of the Bombardier C-Series planes by US carriers. |
| The ruling had been expected to go in favour of the US aerospace giant. | The ruling had been expected to go in favour of the US aerospace giant. |
| Wings for the planes are made in Northern Ireland, prompting the union Unite to warn thousands of jobs would be at risk if the extra duty imposed affected sales. | Wings for the planes are made in Northern Ireland, prompting the union Unite to warn thousands of jobs would be at risk if the extra duty imposed affected sales. |
| Four commissioners from the International Trade Commission rejected Boeing’s injury claims, voting unanimously to overturn the decision. | Four commissioners from the International Trade Commission rejected Boeing’s injury claims, voting unanimously to overturn the decision. |
| In a statement following the decision, a spokesperson for Bombardier said: "Today’s decision is a victory for innovation, competition, and the rule of law. | |
| "It is also a victory for US airlines and the US travelling public. | |
| "The C Series is the most innovative and efficient new aircraft in a generation. | |
| "Its development and production represent thousands of jobs in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. | |
| "We are extremely proud of our employees, investors and suppliers who have worked together to bring this remarkable aircraft to the market. | |
| "With this matter behind us, we are moving full speed ahead with finalising our partnership with Airbus. | |
| "Integration planning is going well and we look forward to delivering the C Series to the US market so that US airlines and the US flying public can enjoy the many benefits of this remarkable aircraft." | |
| Unite assistant general secretary Steve Turner said: “Bombardier workers in Northern Ireland and throughout the supply chain in UK will be breathing a huge sigh of relief that the International Trade Commission has seen through Boeing's baseless complaint.” | |
| “The C Series is a world beating aircraft made by world class workers. | |
| "There can be no backsliding from the US government on this decision." | |