**Bombardier Plans to Hire 500 Workers in the U.S. Amid Trade Tensions with Trump Administration**
*Published: September 9, 2026*
Bombardier, the Canadian aerospace manufacturer, has announced plans to hire 500 new workers in the United States, despite ongoing threats from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding potential restrictions on the company. The hiring initiative comes at a time of heightened trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Bombardier confirmed that the new positions would include both net new roles and replacements for retiring employees, as well as backfill for regular turnover within its existing workforce of over 3,500 employees in the U.S. The company emphasized its commitment to the American market, stating, “We are actively recruiting for 500 open positions in America.”
The new jobs will be located at a service center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, which is scheduled to open in mid-November. This facility is part of Bombardier's ongoing investment in U.S. operations, which already include manufacturing components such as wings in Texas and flight control systems in California. Additionally, Bombardier operates service centers in five other states and invests approximately $2.5 billion annually in U.S. suppliers.
President Trump has been vocal in his criticism of Bombardier, suggesting that the company does not have a substantial manufacturing footprint in the U.S. He threatened to block the sale of Bombardier aircraft in the American market unless the company increases its domestic production. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump stated, “If they want our Market, they must build here, and stop treating America like a ‘piggybank.’”
The Trump administration is reportedly exploring various options regarding Bombardier, as indicated by a White House official. However, the company's existing presence in the U.S. has garnered support from some lawmakers within Trump's own Republican party. Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall, who represent Kansas—where Bombardier has its U.S. headquarters—have defended the company against the president's criticisms. Senator Marshall expressed concerns about the potential impact on jobs in Kansas and committed to advocating for Bombardier’s operations in the state.
This situation unfolds against the backdrop of escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada. Earlier this week, Canada implemented retaliatory tariffs on U.S.-made products valued at $20 billion, following the Trump administration's imposition of 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods on August 22. These developments have heightened anxieties about the future of cross-border trade and manufacturing.
As Bombardier moves forward with its hiring plans, the company remains focused on its operations and contributions to the U.S. economy, while navigating the complexities of the current political climate. The outcome of these trade tensions and the administration's stance on Bombardier may significantly influence the aerospace sector and job creation in the region.