Canadian PM threatens to halt Boeing F-18 deal over Bombardier dispute
Ottawa
PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada won't buy Boeing Co fighter jets while the company pursues a trade challenge against Montreal-based Bombardier Inc over its commercial aircraft.
Mr Trudeau made his threat to halt what he called Canada's "significant procurement" of F-18 Super Hornets alongside UK Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday. Both leaders are pressing the US firm to drop its challenge of Bombardier's C Series programme.
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