‘They Must Build Here’: Bombardier Responds to Trump’s Latest Threat

President tells Canadian aircraft manufacturer it can’t sell aircraft in U.S. without relocating more of its production.

Jack Daleo

Tuesday, September 08, 2026 at 04:00 PM ET

Verified

Edited By:

Travis Tingle

The FAA certified Bombardier’s Global 8000, portions of which are produced in Texas and California, in late 2025. [Credit: Bombardier]

Key Takeaways:

President Trump threatened to ban Bombardier jet sales in the U.S., citing the need for the company to build domestically and accusing Canada of unfair trade practices.
Bombardier countered by detailing its significant U.S. presence, including manufacturing in nine states, a supply chain supporting 2,800 American companies, and tens of thousands of U.S. jobs.
The U.S. market is crucial for Bombardier, making up half its sales, and the company has garnered support from Quebec's premier and U.S. Republican lawmakers who emphasize its economic contributions.
This is a recurring dispute, as previous similar threats and tariffs from Trump against Bombardier during his first administration ultimately did not lead to lasting bans or enacted tariffs.

See a mistake? Contact us.

Bombardier on Monday responded to President Donald Trump’s threat to bar sales of the manufacturer’s private jets in the U.S., adding to long-standing tensions between the company and its largest market.

Trump on his social media platform Truth Social on Monday vowed to shut out Bombardier from the U.S. market, writing that “if they want our Market, they must build here, and stop treating America like a ‘piggybank.’” Bombardier responded by pointing out that it already has a large American manufacturing presence, with employees working at sites in nine U.S. states and Washington, D.C.