Trump Threatens Bombardier Sales Ban, Sparking Pushback From GOP Senator

PUBLISHED Sep 7, 2026, 11:08 PM ET

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Montreal-based aircraft manufacturer Bombardier would be barred from selling its products in the United States unless the company shifted its manufacturing operations stateside. In a statement posted to Truth Social, Trump criticized the company for deriving over fifty percent of its revenue from the American market while alleging that Canada maintains restrictions against U.S. banks and commercial firms. The pronouncement coincided with escalating trade disputes between Washington and Ottawa, arriving immediately ahead of planned Canadian counter-tariffs on U.S. exports. The threat prompted swift political pushback from Republican Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas, who contacted the administration to highlight Bombardier's extensive aerospace footprint in Wichita. Senator Moran emphasized that the local operations and a robust U.S. supply chain encompassing thousands of workers across multiple states support critical domestic manufacturing jobs. Industry analysts noted that Bombardier maintains widespread U.S. assembly and supply operations utilizing key American-made components.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

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