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Originally Posted by Howitzer
Personally, I think the contracts should stay in the US especially with the current economic conditions, the only strong manufacturing sector we have is defense but I guess that is the way the square ball skids. Theoretically I am an isolationist but that darned free market always gets in the way.
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My first reaction was to agree with you,...but
In a world economy what would be the repercussions of the US locking Airbus out of the process? Would not reasonable people expect that other countries might retaliate and lock out US companies from their bidding processes?
On the other hand how many contracts would it take to equal the value of this one? Would we better off if we persued our own (US) interests and let the rest of the world fend for themselves?