Trump threatened to suspend the sale of Canadian Bombardier aircraft in the U.S. market if the company refuses to manufacture planes in the United States. He also accused Canada of treating the U.S. unfairly, intensifying the ongoing trade war tensions.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned via his Truth Social platform on Monday, 7 September, that he might ban the sale of planes made by Bombardier, a major Canadian aircraft manufacturer, in the U.S. market unless the company produces its planes domestically.
Trump posted in all capital letters, "NO MORE BOMBARDIER SALES IN THE USA!" However, he did not specify the mechanism or agency through which a ban on Bombardier aircraft sales would be enforced.
He also accused Canada of imposing unfair trade measures against the U.S., claiming that Canada blocks American banks and companies from doing business there, and emphasized that such times are over.
Trump noted that the U.S. market accounts for more than half of Bombardier's revenue, meaning restricted access to the U.S. could significantly impact the company.
Bombardier responds, saying it creates tens of thousands of American jobs.
Bombardier issued a statement countering that it supports tens of thousands of jobs across the U.S. through its expanded operations and business base, including a supplier network of about 2,800 American companies in 47 states.
The company said the U.S. aerospace industry clearly benefits from trade and exports, emphasizing Bombardier's significant role. Its planes use many U.S.-made parts, including engines, avionics, and other critical systems supplied by American firms.
Bombardier also plans to open a new factory in Fort Wayne, Indiana, by the end of this year, viewing it as part of expanding its U.S. business footprint.
This is not the first time Trump has threatened Bombardier. In January, he threatened to revoke certification for Bombardier aircraft used in the U.S. and impose import tariffs up to 50% on Canadian planes.
The latest threat's enforceability remains unclear, as the authority to certify or revoke aircraft certification in the U.S. lies with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), not directly with the White House.
Currently, Bombardier aircraft remain certified for use in the U.S., and the company continues to enjoy exemptions from U.S. import tariffs.
Trump's threat comes amid sharply strained trade relations between the U.S. and Canada. Last month, Trump announced tariffs of up to 50% on certain Canadian goods worth about $20 billion.
Canada recently announced plans to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods of similar value, effective from the morning of Tuesday, 8 September local time.
Canada's retaliatory tariffs will range from 15%, 25%, to 50% depending on product categories, covering multiple U.S. imports including steel, aluminum, cheese, and dairy products.
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