**Trump Threatens Bombardier's U.S. Market Access Amid Growing Trade Tensions**
*By Nathan Rennolds, Euronews World, September 7, 2026*
In a significant escalation of trade tensions between the United States and Canada, President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier, stating that the company will be barred from selling its products in the U.S. unless it begins manufacturing domestically. This announcement was made via a post on Trump's Truth Social account, where he expressed dissatisfaction with Bombardier's reliance on the American market.
Trump's remarks included a blunt declaration: "No more selling Bombardier in the United States!" He criticized the quality of Bombardier's products and claimed that the company benefits disproportionately from American consumers and infrastructure. He further asserted, "If they want our market, they must build here, and stop treating America like a 'piggybank.'"
This is not the first time Bombardier has found itself in Trump's crosshairs. Earlier this year, in January, the President threatened to impose a 50% tariff on all aircraft sold by Bombardier to the U.S. market. This threat was part of a broader frustration over Canada's refusal to certify certain U.S.-made Gulfstream planes, which Trump cited as a significant grievance.
Founded in 1942 by Joseph-Armand Bombardier, the company initially focused on manufacturing snowmobiles before branching into the aerospace sector in 1986 with the acquisition of Canadair, a manufacturer of business jets. Over the years, Bombardier has established itself as a key player in the aviation industry, producing a range of aircraft that serve both commercial and private sectors.
The tensions between the U.S. and Canada have been exacerbated by a series of trade disputes, particularly following the collapse of negotiations aimed at avoiding substantial tariffs on Canadian goods. In late August, the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on approximately C$28 billion worth of Canadian imports, prompting Canada to announce retaliatory measures targeting around C$27.6 billion in U.S. goods.
The Canadian government's planned countermeasures, set to take effect soon, will focus on various sectors, including steel and aluminum, appliances, dairy, agricultural equipment, plastics, pulp and paper, and electronics. This tit-for-tat exchange highlights the escalating trade war, which has raised concerns among businesses and consumers in both countries.
As the situation develops, the impact on the aerospace industry and broader economic relations between the U.S. and Canada remains to be seen. The ongoing disputes underscore the complexities of international trade and the potential repercussions of protectionist policies on established economic partnerships.