Trump Threatens to Block Canadian Bombardier Jet Sales in US Amid Trade Dispute
US President Donald Trump threatened to block Canadian manufacturer Bombardier from selling aircraft in the United States, escalating a trade war that has already triggered 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods.
US President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to block the sale of aircraft manufactured by Canadian aerospace company Bombardier in the United States, escalating an ongoing trade dispute between Washington and Ottawa.
"No more selling Bombardier in the United States! Their products are not good enough," Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social. He further claimed that more than half of the company's revenues are generated from the American market, while accusing Canada of blocking US companies and banks.
The Gulfstream Dispute and "America First"
Trump specifically targeted Canada's treatment of American aircraft manufacturer Gulfstream, stating:
"If they want our market, they must manufacture here and stop treating America like a piggy bank."
He concluded his statement with a patriotic appeal: "Buy American. Fly American planes. Enjoy American drinks. Sail on an American lake. America First."
Escalating Trade War
The dispute over the aviation industry began earlier this year when Trump threatened to decertify Bombardier aircraft and impose 50% tariffs due to delays in Canada's approval of Gulfstream jets. Transport Canada subsequently approved several of the Gulfstream models involved in the dispute.
This development follows the collapse of intensive trade negotiations between the United States and Canada late last month. Following the breakdown of talks, 50% tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian goods went into effect. The newly targeted products include alcohol, dairy products, cement, apparel, and hockey equipment, adding to existing tariffs on steel, aluminum, automobiles, and timber.
