Trump once again focuses on bringing manufacturing back to the United States as a means of exerting pressure. This time, the target is Bombardier, a Canadian aircraft manufacturer. Trump stated that unless Bombardier shifts more of its production to the U.S., he may prevent their aircraft from being sold in the American market.
Bombardier emphasizes its business foundation in the United States
At present, it is still unclear how the White House will carry out this threat. Reports mention that Bombardier's aircraft have been approved by U.S. aviation regulators, and the company itself is also deeply integrated into the North American aerospace supply chain.
In response to Trump's statements, Bombardier did not directly respond to whether it would adjust its production capacity, but emphasized that it already has a significant business scale in the United States. The company's headquarters are located in Montreal, and it employs about 3,500 people in the U.S., with facilities in states such as Kansas, Texas, Arizona, Florida, and Connecticut.
The US market accounts for about half of the active fleet.
Among them, the operations located in Wichita, Kansas, also involve special military and mission aircraft. Bombardier stated that the company maintains long-term cooperation with American enterprises, and its operations in the United States also support a large number of jobs within the aerospace industry chain.
The United States is one of Bombardier's most important markets. According to data disclosed by the company, out of approximately 5,100 Bombardier aircraft in operation around the world, about half are deployed in the United States.
Trump has exerted pressure multiple times this year.
The company stated that it values its cooperative relationships with American businesses and local employees, and plans to continue investing resources in its employees, customers, and communities in the United States. This response indicates that Bombardier is attempting to focus on its existing investments in the U.S. rather than directly engaging in open confrontation with the White House.
This is not the first time Trump has targeted Bombardier. Reports mention that earlier this year, he threatened to impose tariffs on some Bombardier aircraft due to a dispute over Canada's approval of a competing Gulfstream model from the United States, which could also affect certification arrangements.
However, the aforementioned measures were ultimately not implemented. The fact that Bombardier has been mentioned again this time indicates that Trump continues to use tariffs, certifications, or market access as tools to encourage the return of manufacturing and supply chains to the United States.
Additional information:The Quebec government in Canada has responded that it will not accept external forces determining where local companies must produce in order to enter a particular market.
