Trump Warns Bombardier It Must Build Planes in US

US President Donald Trump has threatened to prevent Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier from selling its planes in the United States unless the company moves more of its production onto American soil.

In a post on social media on Monday, Trump declared that Bombardier should no longer be allowed to sell aircraft in the US, while also criticising the quality of its products.

"NO MORE SELLING BOMBARDIER IN THE UNITED STATES!" Trump wrote, arguing that if the company wanted continued access to the American market, it should manufacture its aircraft in the United States rather than relying on American customers.

Trump accused Canada of taking advantage of the US market, saying Ottawa had treated the United States as a source of easy revenue.

The latest threat comes amid renewed tensions between Washington and Ottawa, despite the two countries' long-standing economic and political ties. The Trump administration has imposed a series of tariffs on Canadian goods, while Canada has responded with retaliatory trade measures.

Bombardier has previously come under pressure from Trump since he returned to the White House in 2025.

The company's shares fell sharply in January after Trump threatened to revoke certification for Bombardier's large-cabin business jets and impose a 50 percent tariff on newly imported aircraft. His comments at the time were linked to a dispute involving the certification of aircraft produced by US-based rival Gulfstream.

Trump again highlighted Bombardier's reliance on the American market in his latest comments.

He claimed that more than half of Bombardier's revenue comes from the United States and argued that the company benefits substantially from American buyers, businesses, airports and aviation services.

Trump also accused Canada of restricting US financial and corporate interests, including major American banks and companies.

He specifically criticised Canada's decision to prevent Gulfstream Aerospace from conducting business in the Canadian market, describing the situation as unfair and saying that such arrangements would no longer be tolerated by his administration.

The remarks add another layer to the growing trade dispute between the United States and Canada and raise uncertainty for Bombardier as the company seeks to maintain access to one of its most important markets.