Trump threatens to bar Bombardier jets in U.S.

US President Donald Trump announced on Monday his intention to prevent Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier from selling planes in the United States unless they begin manufacturing domestically. This threat escalates a trade dispute between the two nations as Canada's retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars worth of US products commence on Tuesday.

Trump expressed his dissatisfaction on social media, stating, "NO MORE SELLING BOMBARDIER IN THE UNITED STATES! Their products aren't good enough!" He emphasized that if Bombardier wants access to the US market, they must build products in the US and stop treating America as "a piggybank." Trump did not provide details on how the ban would be enforced.

Bombardier responded to Trump's claims, asserting that the company supports tens of thousands of American jobs through its operations and a supply chain involving approximately 2,800 American companies across 47 states. The company also spends over $2.5 billion annually with US suppliers, and its aircraft utilize American-made engines, avionics, and other components.

Trump's threat emerged shortly before Canada's retaliatory tariffs, which could impose up to 50% on $20 billion worth of US imports, took effect on Tuesday. These tariffs target steel and aluminum products, as well as dairy goods such as cheese. Canada's move followed Trump's imposition of 50% tariffs on Canadian products worth a similar amount after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau refused to match US tariffs on Chinese goods.