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Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on Canadian Aircraft Amid Trade Dispute

1/30/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Canada with a 50% tariff on all aircraft after Canada refused to certify Gulfstream jets.
Trump said the United States would decertify all Canadian aircraft, including Bombardier's Global Express, until Gulfstream products are certified in Canada.
The move followed an earlier threat of a 100% tariff if Canada pursues a trade deal with China, and the White House has not issued an executive order.

History

Historical Context

The Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, established in 1989, eliminated tariffs and led to a 200% increase in bilateral trade over the next decade. However, recent tariff threats from President Trump against Canadian companies like Bombardier echo historical trade tensions, risking decades of cooperative relations and potentially igniting retaliatory measures that could strain the economies of both nations.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Canada with a 50% tariff on all aircraft after Canada refused to certify Gulfstream jets.
Trump said the United States would decertify all Canadian aircraft, including Bombardier's Global Express, until Gulfstream products are certified in Canada.
The move followed an earlier threat of a 100% tariff if Canada pursues a trade deal with China, and the White House has not issued an executive order.

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