Trump threatens to ban Bombardier products from U.S. market
U.S. President Donald Trump posted Monday he won't allow the Montreal-based aerospace company to sell in America, escalating trade tensions just before Canada's counter-tariffs take effect.
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President Trump threatened Monday to ban Bombardier products from U.S. sales, escalating pressure on the Montreal-based aerospace company in the middle of the trade war with Canada.
On social media, Trump posted: "NO MORE SELLING BOMBARDIER IN THE UNITED STATES! Their products aren't good enough!" He followed with claims that over 50 per cent of Bombardier's revenue comes from the United States, stating the company "lives off American Buyers, American Companies, American Airports, and American Service — All while Canada blocks our GREAT American Banks, and Companies, throughout the U.S.A." Trump added: "That Era is OVER! If they want our Market, they must build here, and stop treating America like a 'piggybank.'"
The threat came hours before Canada's counter-tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of goods took effect Monday evening. Bombardier has multiple facilities across North America, including nearly a dozen U.S. states: Florida, Texas, New Jersey, and Michigan. The company also operates a defence division with a U.S.-based factory in Kansas.
On September 1, Bombardier announced it would acquire a Canadian factory from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, which manufactures wings for the Global aircraft. In January, Trump said the U.S. was decertifying Bombardier Global Express business jets and threatened 50 per cent import tariffs on all aircraft made in Canada.
Bombardier did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The White House did not immediately respond on how Trump would enforce the action or what steps he would take.
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette responded on social media, saying: "I will not respond to provocation with provocation. Bombardier is a source of pride for Quebec, a flagship of our economy, and a major player in our aerospace industry. Behind this company are thousands of Quebec workers who showcase our expertise around the world." She added: "Quebec will not allow anyone to dictate where our companies must produce in order to access a market. We will defend our companies, our workers, and our expertise with resolve." Fréchette reached out to Bombardier CEO Eric Martel to offer support.
Does Trump have legal authority under U.S. trade law to unilaterally ban a specific company from selling in the American market?
What are Bombardier's actual U.S. revenue figures for the most recent fiscal year, and how much would a ban affect the company's financial standing?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
What did Trump say about Bombardier on social media?
Trump posted on Monday, September 7, 2026, that he would not allow Bombardier to sell in the United States, claiming the company's products aren't good enough and that Bombardier relies on American buyers, airports, and service while Canada blocks American banks and companies.
When did Canada's counter-tariffs take effect?
Canada's counter-tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of goods took effect on Monday, September 7, 2026, in the evening, hours after Trump's threat against Bombardier.
Which U.S. states have Bombardier facilities?
Bombardier operates nearly a dozen U.S. facilities across multiple states, including Florida, Texas, New Jersey, and Michigan, plus a defence division factory in Kansas.
What did Bombardier announce on September 1?
On September 1, 2026, Bombardier announced it would acquire a Canadian factory from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries that manufactures wings for the Global aircraft.
