Trump threatens sales in US of Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier
US President Donald Trump has threatened to halt sales of Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier in the United States unless the company builds its aircraft within the country, according to a post on his Truth Social platform on September 7. This comes as Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs on US goods, including steel, aluminum, and dairy products, starting early Tuesday.
Bombardier, which has thousands of its aircraft operating in US airlines' fleets, responded by emphasizing its American workforce and supply chain, with approximately 2,800 American companies involved. The company stated that its aircraft are built with American-made components and plans to inaugurate a new facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana, later this year.
Trump's threats of decertifying Bombardier planes in the US and imposing a 50% tariff on Canadian aircraft were previously made over Canada's refusal to certify new models of US-made Gulfstream jets. The latest threat signals ongoing acrimony over the bilateral tariff fight between the two nations.
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