Reported 4 months ago
French President Macron personally intervened to persuade Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau to grant exemptions for European aerospace companies, including Airbus, from sanctions on Russian titanium. This came after Canada's unexpected decision to impose sanctions on the strategic metal, affecting industries like Airbus that rely on Russian supplies. Following high-level lobbying efforts, Ottawa eventually modified its policy to grant waivers to Airbus and others. The situation highlights the challenges in punishing Russia without disrupting supply chains, particularly regarding aerospace-grade titanium.
Source: YAHOO