President Donald Trump issued a stern warning on Monday, threatening to block the sale of Canadian-made Bombardier aircraft within the United States. The president, who characterized current bilateral trade provisions as “unjust and unfair,” insisted that the manufacturer must shift production to American soil if it wishes to maintain access to the US market.
Writing in all caps on his Truth Social platform, Trump declared, “No more selling Bombardier in the United States!” and accused the company of treating the US like a “piggybank.” While the president did not outline the specific legal mechanisms he would use to enforce such a ban, he emphasized that the era of Canada blocking American banks and companies from doing business is over.
The threat arrives at a volatile moment in US-Canada relations, coinciding with the eve of Canada’s implementation of retaliatory tariffs on a wide array of American goods. These measures, set to take effect Tuesday, include duties ranging from 15 to 50 percent on products such as steel, aluminum, and dairy items like cheese.
This is not the first time the US administration has targeted the aircraft maker. In January, Trump threatened to decertify Bombardier models and impose a 50-percent tariff, citing frustration over Canada’s alleged refusal to certify US-made Gulfstream jets. Although those specific threats were not enacted, the president claimed his intervention successfully pressured Canada to certify the Gulfstream models the following month.
Despite the president’s rhetoric, the practical application of a sales ban remains uncertain. The Federal Aviation Administration holds the authority to certify or decertify aircraft, not the White House. Currently, Bombardier models remain fully certified and exempt from existing US tariffs, and the company has not yet issued a formal response to the president’s latest comments.
The broader trade dispute intensified last month when negotiations in Washington collapsed. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended the talks, stating that the administration’s terms were unacceptable and included last-minute restrictions on Canada’s trade agreements with other nations. Carney also criticized US negotiators for making inappropriate threats regarding Quebec culture and the French language.
Following the breakdown of these talks, the US imposed 50-percent tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian products, spanning goods from cement to hockey sticks. As the two nations continue to trade barbs, the administration has also floated unconventional ideas, including a proposal to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America.”
The US market currently represents more than half of Bombardier’s total revenue. As the Tuesday deadline for Canada’s retaliatory measures approaches, the standoff shows no signs of cooling, with both sides remaining entrenched in their respective positions. The report also notes that which has thousands of its aircraft currently operating in US airlines’ domestic fleets, the angry social media post marks the second stunning potential move by the US leader this year against the manufacturer. The report also notes that it remained unclear how it would happen, even if Trump sought to follow through on his latest threat. The report also notes that it did not immediately respond to a request for comment about Trump’s post. The report also notes that canada announced it is imposing retaliatory tariffs on a similar amount of US products beginning early Tuesday. The report also notes that the duties of 15 percent, 25 percent and 50 percent will apply to imports from the United States covering steel and aluminum products as well as dairy goods like cheese. The report also notes that trump, Carney talk to hold off 50% US tariffs.