Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - President Donald Trump has escalated his trade dispute with Canada by demanding that aircraft manufacturer Bombardier build planes in the United States or risk losing access to the American market.
Trump made the threat in a social media post, arguing that Bombardier benefits heavily from US buyers while producing its aircraft primarily in Canada. The move adds fresh pressure to an already tense relationship between Washington and Ottawa.
Trump also criticised Bombardier's products and called for Americans to “buy American” and fly on US-built aircraft. The threat comes as Canada introduces retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars of US goods following Washington's trade measures against Canadian products.
Bombardier already has a significant US presence, employing thousands of workers and relying on around 2,800 American suppliers, meaning any restriction could have wider consequences for the aerospace industry.
The immediate impact of Trump's demand remains uncertain because no specific mechanism for enforcing a sales ban has been publicly announced. However, the stakes are substantial for Bombardier, with the US accounting for more than half of the company's revenue according to Trump's claim.
The latest warning puts the Canadian jet maker at the centre of the growing US-Canada trade confrontation and raises the possibility of major changes to how it serves the crucial American market.
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