Trump Warns Bombardier: Build Aircraft in US or Risk Losing American Market

US President Donald Trump has warned Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier that it could lose access to the American market unless it builds its aircraft in the United States, adding a new flashpoint to the ongoing US-Canada tariff dispute.

Trump made the remarks in a post on Truth Social, where he said Bombardier would no longer be allowed to sell its aircraft in the US unless the Canadian company expanded manufacturing operations in America.

The US President also criticised Bombardier while arguing that companies seeking access to the American market should manufacture their products within the country.

Trump's latest warning comes as trade tensions between Washington and Ottawa continue to escalate. Canada is preparing another round of retaliatory tariffs on US goods, following a series of tariff measures that have strained relations between the two North American neighbours.

However, it remains unclear how the Trump administration could enforce a ban on Bombardier aircraft sales in the United States. The White House did not immediately provide details on whether the proposed action would affect aircraft already approved by the US Federal Aviation Administration.

Bombardier aircraft are also covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, raising further questions about the legal and trade implications of restricting the Canadian company's access to the US market.

The aerospace industry has largely avoided the level of disruption seen in other sectors affected by the US-Canada tariff dispute. Aircraft and aerospace components continue to move across the border through deeply integrated supply chains involving manufacturers and suppliers in both countries.

Bombardier has significant business operations in the United States despite being headquartered in Montreal. The company employs around 3,500 people in the country and works with approximately 2,800 US suppliers.

The Canadian aircraft manufacturer also operates factories and service centres across the United States and is expanding its American service network.

Bombardier manufactures wings for its flagship Global 8000 business jet in Texas. Its defence business also operates a facility in Kansas, where aircraft built in Canada are prepared for specialised missions.

The United States remains one of Bombardier's most important markets, accounting for a significant share of the aircraft operated by its customers.

The company's manufacturing network is also closely connected with American aerospace companies. Many Bombardier business jets use engines produced in the United States, highlighting the cross-border relationship between the American and Canadian aerospace industries.

Trump has previously targeted Bombardier during the wider trade dispute with Canada. Earlier this year, he threatened action against the company's Global Express aircraft and also raised the possibility of imposing tariffs on Canadian-made aircraft.

Those earlier threats were not ultimately implemented.

Bombardier has continued to report strong business performance, with revenue rising in its latest quarterly results due in part to growing demand for aftermarket services.

The latest warning could nevertheless create uncertainty for Bombardier and the wider aerospace industry as the US and Canada consider further trade measures.

With the two countries deeply connected through manufacturing networks, supply chains and trade agreements, any attempt to restrict Bombardier's access to the US market could have implications beyond the Canadian aircraft manufacturer.

Trump's warning has now added the aerospace sector to the growing list of industries caught in the middle of the US-Canada tariff confrontation, as businesses on both sides of the border wait for greater clarity on possible trade restrictions.