Trump Threatens Bombardier Jet Ban As Canada Imposes $20 Billion In New US Tariffs

The trade confrontation between the United States and Canada intensified on Monday after President Donald Trump threatened to ban the sale of Canadian‑built Bombardier aircraft in the U.S. market unless production is moved to American soil. The remarks came as Canada prepared a major round of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, signalling a deepening rift between the two long‑standing trading partners.

Trump’s warning was issued hours before Canada enacted $20 billion in counter‑tariffs, which took effect at 12:01 am ET Tuesday. The measures sharply increase duties on a wide range of American exports, marking one of the most significant escalations in the bilateral trade dispute to date.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed that Canada will match any future U.S. trade actions, stating that the country will not back down from defending its industrial and economic interests. Carney has maintained that Canada’s countermeasures are proportional and necessary in response to U.S. tariff policies.

The latest Canadian levies include:

• A doubling of tariffs on U.S. aluminum and steel to 50%, mirroring the rates Washington applies to Canadian metals.

• New duties on paper products, construction materials, home appliances, and agricultural goods, expanding the list of targeted American exports.

These measures represent a more aggressive phase in the ongoing trade war, with both governments signalling readiness to escalate further if provoked.

Trump’s threat places additional pressure on Bombardier, a major Canadian aerospace manufacturer whose regional jets and business aircraft rely heavily on U.S. sales. While no formal ban has been enacted, the statement adds uncertainty to cross‑border aerospace trade at a time when both countries are already locked in tariff disputes.