Trump Says Bombardier Jet Sales in US Should Stop
The statement comes amid escalating US-Canada trade tensions, with Bombardier and Canadian officials pushing back.
US President Donald Trump said sales of planes by Canadian manufacturer Bombardier in the United States should stop, accusing the company of relying on the US market while, in his view, Canada treats America poorly.
The statement comes amid already heightened tariff tensions between the two countries, with Bombardier and Canadian officials immediately pushing back, pointing to the numerous US jobs the company provides and its existing certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration.
Part of a Broader Trade Standoff
Trump's statement comes amid the already escalating trade conflict between the US and Canada, which has already resulted in reciprocal tariffs from both sides. For Quebec, where Bombardier is a key industrial player, the statement is being perceived as a direct attack on a national industrial pillar.
The situation reflects broader trends of economic nationalism in the US administration's trade policy, which have already triggered reactions from US trade partners several times.
MKNews Hub · World · September 8, 2026