Bombardier has rejected US President Donald Trump's threat to prevent the Canadian aircraft manufacturer from selling its planes in the United States unless it increases aircraft production on American soil. The Quebec-based company said it already has a substantial manufacturing, employment and supply-chain presence across the US.
A technical failure in the United Kingdom's air traffic control system caused widespread disruption at several major airports, grounding more than 600 flights and leaving thousands of passengers facing lengthy delays.
The United States has imposed sanctions on all of Iran's remaining active airlines, dramatically expanding pressure on the country's aviation sector as Washington seeks to restrict Tehran's access to international trade and finance. The US Treasury Department announced the measures on September 8, targeting 36 entities and individuals.
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US consumers have paid an estimated $100 billion more for gasoline and diesel since the war with Iran began, according to an energy cost tracker developed by Brown University. The additional cost was estimated on September 7 using Brown's Iran War Energy Cost Tracker, developed by the Watson School of International and Public Affairs.
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.
Shipping traffic through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz declined sharply last week, even as a senior United States official insisted the waterway remains fully open and under US Navy control. Data from commodities and shipping analytics firm Kpler showed that the number of vessels transiting the strait fell by 28 percent to 77 last week.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has criticised Canada's handling of trade negotiations with the United States, accusing Prime Minister Mark Carney of turning down a favourable trade agreement. Bessent dismissed concerns that the ongoing trade dispute with Canada would have a significant impact on prices in the United States.
At least five people have been killed and five others injured after an Amazon Prime Air cargo aircraft crashed while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, according to local officials. Prime Air Flight 7598, a Boeing 767-300, overran the airport’s diagonal runway shortly before 2pm EDT and struck several vehicles on the ground.
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