Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau, Missouri Gov. Greitens Discuss Boeing and Trade
Canadian Prime Minister and Governor of Missouri Eric Greitens met on Tuesday to discuss "a range of Canada-Missouri issues," including aerospace comapny Boeing (BA) - Get Report .
"This included a discussion on Canada's possible purchase of Boeing's Super Hornet fighter jets and the number of Missouri jobs that depend on the manufacturing of that aircraft," a letter from the Canadian Government, obtained by Vice News, reads.
"Canada is reviewing current military procurement that relates to Boeing, as Boeing is pursuing unfair and aggressive trade action against the Canadian aerospace sector," it continues. "Meanwhile, Boeing receives billions in support from U.S. federal, state and municipal governments"
The letter adds that the bilateral trade between Canada and Missouri carries an $8.2 billion value, and was responsible for 163,800 jobs in 2016.
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