Boeing vs Airbus (or US vs EU); Forget Free trade!
Hi All,
Pls no hypocrisy here – this really appears to be nothing more than the usual banter of the economic and political dominance game played between the US and EU. Both sides arguably subsidise one way or another their respective leading Arch Aero-manufacturers even if they disagree on the definition of the word and its actual implementation. Nobody’s being taught to suck eggs here. Given the above, the outcome will ultimately hurt both sides. It just draws light to their own problems and existing protectionist arguments in practice whilst preaching free trade.
In reality aviation in both camps is hardly what you can call “free trade” with granted, some small exceptions. The overall picture is far from free for historic reasons you know too well.
Furthermore, both sides are historically hypocritical of undermining free trade promotion for their own domestic issues and protection across the board and not just aviation. One also has to question both the EU and US’s understanding of the term “free trade” – that appears to be somewhat flexible. This Boeing vs Airbus (or US vs EU) argument is sadly flawed as both sides claim their linen is whiter than the other without checking their own first!
Kind regards,
EG