Trump warns of Bombardier sales ban as Canada-US trade feud deepens
Trump threatens to block Bombardier jet sales in the US as Canada prepares retaliatory tariffs on American goods.
Washington has escalated its trade confrontation with Ottawa, with US President Donald Trump threatening to bar Canadian manufacturer Bombardier from selling its jets in the American market. The warning comes amid a rapidly deteriorating trade relationship between the two neighbours.
Trump's statement signals a potential new front in the ongoing tariff dispute, targeting one of Canada's most prominent aerospace exporters. Bombardier, headquartered in Montreal, has significant commercial operations and customers across the United States.
The threat follows Canada's announcement that it will impose retaliatory tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on hundreds of American products. Ottawa's move is a direct response to levies Washington has already placed on Canadian goods, marking the latest round in an escalating cycle of trade measures.
The Canadian tariff list is expected to cover a broad range of US exports, though specific product categories have not been detailed. The wide margin in proposed tariff rates suggests Canada is calibrating its response to hit sensitive American industries while maintaining room for negotiation.
Trade analysts note that blocking Bombardier sales would represent an unusually direct intervention in cross-border commerce, potentially affecting regional supply chains and airline procurement decisions in the US. The aerospace sector has long been a point of friction between the two countries, with previous disputes over aircraft subsidies and export financing.
Neither government has indicated an immediate path to de-escalation, leaving businesses on both sides of the border to brace for further disruption as the tariff war shows no signs of cooling.