Bombardier faces fresh threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, who used social media on Monday to target the Canadian aerospace manufacturer over market access and product quality, according to reports by TVA Nouvelles and La Presse. The manufacturer responded to the escalating trade tension by highlighting its extensive economic footprint across dozens of American states.
Trump Targets Bombardier Market Access and Quality
Writing on his Truth Social platform, Donald Trump threatened to ban the sale of Bombardier products within the United States, according to TVA Nouvelles. Trump stated that if the company wants access to the American market, it must manufacture its jets domestically rather than treating the U.S. like a piggy bank, as reported by La Presse. The U.S. president also attacked the quality of the company’s aircraft, claiming they were not good enough.
This political friction arrives just months after similar threats from the White House. In January, Trump threatened to strip certifications from Canadian-built aircraft and impose a tariff on aerospace imports, reacting to what he perceived as trade obstacles placed by Ottawa against American aerospace products, as detailed by La Presse.
Bombardier Highlights U.S. Supply Chain Footprint
In a late-night statement issued Monday, Bombardier pushed back against the rhetoric by emphasizing its deep integration into the U.S. economy, according to TVA Nouvelles. The manufacturer stated that its operations support tens of thousands of jobs across more than 20 states. Its supply chain encompasses approximately 2,800 American businesses spread against 47 states.
The company spends over 2.5 billion dollars annually with U.S. suppliers, according to TVA Nouvelles. Critical components for Bombardier aircraft—including engines and avionics—originate from major American corporations. While Bombardier does not assemble its private jets in the U.S., parts of its manufacturing network rely heavily on American facilities, such as Texas, where wings for the Global 8000 are built, according to La Presse.
Financial Standing and Industry Performance
Despite the regulatory and trade pressures, Bombardier maintains strong financial health, according to analysis presented by journalist Pierre-Olivier Zappa on the program À vos affaires and cited by TVA Nouvelles. The company delivered 157 aircraft last year, generated revenue of 9.5 G$, an increase of 10 %, and recorded a record backlog of nearly 22 G$.
Industry observers have also dismissed criticisms regarding aircraft quality. Analysts point out that the Global 7500 remains a high-performing business jet, noting that strong demand persists among high-net-worth buyers who maintain a waiting list for the aircraft, according to TVA Nouvelles.
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