President Donald Trump is threatening to block Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier from selling its private jets in the United States unless the company moves production to American soil.
Trump made the demand Monday in a post on Truth Social, criticizing Bombardier and saying the company must manufacture its aircraft in the U.S. if it wants access to the American market.
The threat comes as tensions between the U.S. and Canada continue to escalate over tariffs and trade. Canada has imposed retaliatory tariffs on more than $20 billion worth of U.S. goods following the collapse of recent trade negotiations.
Bombardier, which is headquartered in Montreal, already has a significant presence in the United States. The company employs about 3,500 Americans and works with roughly 2,800 U.S. suppliers across 47 states. It says it spends more than $2.5 billion annually with American suppliers.
Kansas could be particularly affected by any changes involving Bombardier. The company employs more than 1,200 people in the state and operates a facility in Wichita that supports its defense operations and other aircraft-related work. Kansas Sens. Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall have expressed concern about the potential impact on workers and have raised the issue with the White House.
Bombardier also points out that many major components used in its aircraft, including engines and wings, are already produced in the United States.
It remains unclear how the Trump administration would enforce a ban on Bombardier aircraft sales, and no formal order has been announced. Industry analysts have also questioned whether such a ban could be implemented given Bombardier's compliance with existing trade agreements and its extensive U.S. supply chain.
