May 15, 2006

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Defending American Aerospace: Meeting with the new US Trade Representative

Last week, Senator Murray met with United States Trade Representative (USTR) nominee, Ambassador Susan Schwab, to discuss the ongoing trade dispute concerning large civil aircraft. Ambassador

Murray Meets with USTR Nominee

Schwab, who currently serves as the Deputy U.S. Trade Representative, has played a key role in elevating the issue of Airbus’ market-distorting actions during her tenure at the USTR.

During the meeting, Senator Murray thanked Ambassador Schwab for her work at the WTO to end the European aircraft manufacturer’s illegal subsidies. Senator Murray also expressed concern about rumors indicating that Airbus will seek more launch aid for the redesign of the A350, which has been widely criticized by international aviation experts, and asked that that Ambassador Schwab closely monitor the situation.

"The marketplace has rejected Airbus’ fleet. Now it looks like they will have to spend billions of European taxpayer money to recover from its arrogant investments. The United States can not sit idly by and allow the Europe to continue its subsidized slaughter of the American aerospace industry."

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