U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier will no longer be permitted to sell its products in the United States unless it establishes domestic manufacturing operations, Reuters reported.
Trump shared the warning on Truth Social, declaring, “NO MORE SELLING BOMBARDIER IN THE UNITED STATES! Their products aren’t good enough!”. He added that if the company wants access to the American market, it “must build here”. According to Reuters, the White House has not yet detailed how the proposed sales ban would be legally enforced. Bombardier did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The move marks an escalation in Washington’s broader trade disputes with Ottawa. Despite the president’s remarks, Bombardier already maintains a significant U.S. footprint. This includes a defense division facility in Wichita, Kansas, that modifies aircraft for special mission applications, a facility in Texas, and thousands of U.S. suppliers.
The latest statements follow an ongoing standoff this year. In January, Trump threatened 50% import tariffs on Canadian-made aircraft and mentioned decertifying Bombardier Global Express business jets amid disputes over Canada’s certification timeline for U.S.-made Gulfstream planes. The current escalating rhetoric arrives right as Canada prepares to implement billions in retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. following a breakdown in trade negotiations.