America’s biggest airlines echo trump’s trade rhetoric
Much of corporate America may cringe over some of Donald Trump’s policy positions, in particular his stance on trade. But Trump’s rhetoric bears a striking resemblance to arguments that have been made by a critical segment of the American business community—US airlines and their unions. The 3 largest American carriers contend that 3 rivals in the Middle East, subsidised by the govts of United Arab Emirates and Qatar, don’t compete fairly on international routes. The airlines say that the Middle East trio has received more than US$50b in subsides “and other unfair benefits” from their govts, violating the Open Skies agreements the US has signed with Qatar and the UAE. Trump has made trade a central issue in his campaign. Senator Bernie Sanders shared similar views on some trade deals. <br/>
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America’s biggest airlines echo trump’s trade rhetoric
Much of corporate America may cringe over some of Donald Trump’s policy positions, in particular his stance on trade. But Trump’s rhetoric bears a striking resemblance to arguments that have been made by a critical segment of the American business community—US airlines and their unions. The 3 largest American carriers contend that 3 rivals in the Middle East, subsidised by the govts of United Arab Emirates and Qatar, don’t compete fairly on international routes. The airlines say that the Middle East trio has received more than US$50b in subsides “and other unfair benefits” from their govts, violating the Open Skies agreements the US has signed with Qatar and the UAE. Trump has made trade a central issue in his campaign. Senator Bernie Sanders shared similar views on some trade deals. <br/>
