Trump threatens to stop sale of Canadian Bombardier jets in US

President Donald Trump has threatened to halt the sale of Bombardier aircraft in the United States unless the Canadian aircraft manufacturer begins manufacturing planes within American borders. In a recent social media post, Trump stated that "NO MORE SELLING BOMBARDIER IN THE UNITED STATES!" and warned that if Bombardier wants access to the US market, it must build its facilities here.

This threat emerges amid a rising trade conflict between the two neighboring nations, just hours before Canada was set to impose retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion worth of US goods. Bombardier, a Montreal-based company, currently employs thousands of American workers and operates factories in Kansas, Texas, Arizona, Florida, Connecticut, Illinois, Delaware, California, DC, and New Jersey.

The company's jets are constructed at facilities in Canada, the US, and Mexico, and about half of its fleet of 5,100 aircraft is owned by Bombardier customers based in the US. The company's statement emphasized its commitment to creating tens of thousands of US jobs and its partnership with American businesses. Quebec Premier Christine Frechette called Bombardier a symbol of her province's pride and economy, asserting that her government will not permit any entity to dictate where its companies must produce to access the market.

The trade talks between Canada and the US have stalled following Canada's withdrawal from the negotiations, leading the US to impose new 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized the Trump administration for presenting unfair and economically unviable terms, while US officials accused Carney of refusing to sign a deal due to his unpopularity in Canada, a claim Carney denied.