Trump says Canada's Bombardier cannot sell in US unless it builds there
- On Monday, President Donald Trump announced that Canadian airplane maker Bombardier can no longer sell its aircraft in the United States unless it begins manufacturing within the country.
- This directive emerges amid a bitter trade war between the U.S. and Canada, with Trump recently imposing 50% tariffs after negotiations collapsed and Canada announcing about $20 billion in retaliatory duties on more than 700 U.S. goods.
- About half of the 5,100-aircraft fleet operated by Bombardier customers sits in the U.S., while the company reported $2.15 billion in quarterly revenue in July amid ongoing regulatory disputes.
- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claimed Canada 'blew up' a trade deal 'for political reasons only,' while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his nation would resume talks 'when the Americans are ready.'
- The restriction aligns with Trump's broader campaign to pressure foreign companies into U.S.-based manufacturing, though the White House has not clarified how it will enforce this mandate against Bombardier.
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Trump justified his threat by citing "unfair and unfair" trade agreements between Canada and the United States.
U.S. President Donald Trump raised the level of pressure ahead of Canada's retaliatory tariffs against the U.S., mentioning a ban on the sale of Canadian-made jets in the U.S. On the 7th (local time), President Trump stated on the social media platform TruthSocial, “Stop selling Bombardier in the U.S. Now. Their products are not good.” He continued, “More than 50% of Bombardier’s sales come from the U.S. They [have] U.S. buyers and
NO MORE SELLING BOMBARDIER IN THE UNITED STATES!: Trump lashes out amid ongoing trade dispute with Canada - The Tribune
US President Donald Trump signalled a sharp escalation in cross-border trade friction on Monday, declaring that Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier should be banned from selling its jets in the United States unless the company shifts manufacturing operations to American soil.
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