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Trump Threatens Bombardier With U.S. Sales Halt Unless Builds Here

9/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Bombardier to stop U.S. sales unless it builds planes in the United States.
Trump claimed more than half of Bombardier’s revenue comes from U.S. customers.
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on nearly $20 billion of 700 U.S. goods effective Tuesday.
Bombardier employs 3,500 workers in the United States.
Bombardier reported quarterly revenue of $2.15 billion, a 6% increase from the prior year.

History

Historical Context

The softwood lumber clash began in 1982 and escalated in 1986 when the U.S. Commerce Department imposed a 15 % countervailing duty, launching one of the most enduring U.S.–Canada trade disputes. After the Softwood Lumber Agreement lapsed on 12 October 2015, the United States raised tariffs to 14.54 % on Canadian lumber in August 2024. Trump’s call for Bombardier to shift production revives this historic pressure.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Bombardier to stop U.S. sales unless it builds planes in the United States.
Trump claimed more than half of Bombardier’s revenue comes from U.S. customers.
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on nearly $20 billion of 700 U.S. goods effective Tuesday.
Bombardier employs 3,500 workers in the United States.
Bombardier reported quarterly revenue of $2.15 billion, a 6% increase from the prior year.

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