It seems Bombardier would not have been acting in the best interests of its shareholders if they hadn't lobbied.  I am also sure American companies were lobbying their government as vigorously and even more vigorously than Bombardier was hers.  And our government could have been rightfully accused of negligence if they hadn't considered the impact of each and every decision on our country.  The action of lobbying and listening to the arguments isn't wrong in and of itself so long as the rules are followed.