May Warns Boeing Over Bombardier Dispute Threatening Northern Ireland Jobs

British Prime Minister Theresa May has criticized Boeing for its behavior in a dispute with Canadian rival Bombardier, saying it undermines their long-term partnership. The U.S. Department of Commerce imposed a 220-percent duty on Bombardier's CSeries jets earlier this week following a complaint by Boeing.

The wings for the CSeries jets are made at a plant in Belfast, putting 4,200 jobs at risk in Northern Ireland. May said she would try to work with Canada's government to stress the importance of Bombardier to Northern Ireland.

May also warned about the risks of 'creeping protectionism' worldwide, saying that some countries are rowing back on their commitment to open markets and free trade.