Trump Threatens Canadian Aircraft: Certification Ban and 50% Tariffs

SchroedingersFrontrun · 2026-02-09T21:14:36+00:00

The trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada escalate as Trump cancels the certification of Bombardier aircraft, citing Canada's unfair regulatory delays affecting Gulfstream jets. He threatens a 50% tariff on Canadian planes if the issue remains unresolved, impacting the aviation industry significantly.

SchroedingersFrontrun

2026-02-09 21:14:36

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The commercial tension between Washington and Ottawa escalates once again. Donald Trump announced via social media his decision to cancel the official certification of the Bombardier Global Express and all aircraft manufactured in Canada. This action represents a response to what the U.S. administration considers an unjustified and illegal rejection by Canadian authorities to homologate Gulfstream jets within their territory.

Certification Conflict: Gulfstream vs. Bombardier

The dispute centers around a certification process that, according to Trump, should have been resolved years ago. The U.S. president argues that Canada has effectively blocked the marketing of Gulfstream aircraft in the country through prolonged and, in his opinion, discriminatory regulatory procedures. This conflict reflects broader tensions in the North American aerospace industry, where Gulfstream (an American manufacturer) and Bombardier (a Canadian conglomerate) compete for the luxury business jet market.

Retaliation Threats: Tariffs Against Canadian Aircraft

Trump clearly warned of his next steps: if the issue is not resolved immediately, he will impose a 50% tariff on all Canadian aircraft imported into the United States. This measure would directly affect Bombardier, whose Bombardier Global Express is one of the flagship products sold in the U.S. market. The 50% figure adds to other tariff measures already facing bilateral trade between the two nations.

Implications for the Aerospace Industry

The conflict highlights how Trump’s trade decisions can impact specific industrial sectors. Canadian aircraft manufacturers would face unprecedented barriers to access the U.S. market, the largest for commercial and business aviation. Meanwhile, American aircraft like Gulfstream seek to expand their presence in Canada without regulatory restrictions. The resolution of this dispute will depend on broader diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Ottawa regarding bilateral trade relations.

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