Trump Defends American Industry, Demands Bombardier Build Planes in the USA
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President Trump warned Bombardier that it must move production to the United States or lose access to the American market, standing up for U.S. manufacturing and refusing to let foreign companies exploit American consumers.
President Donald Trump took a bold stand on social media, declaring that Bombardier would be barred from selling aircraft in the United States unless it brings production home. Trump insisted the company stop treating America as a 'piggybank,' making it clear that foreign firms can no longer take advantage of American generosity without giving back.
Bombardier attempted to defend itself by pointing out that some components, like wings made in Texas and flight-control parts near Los Angeles, are sourced from U.S. suppliers. The company claims its supply chain involves about 2,800 American firms across 47 states and supports tens of thousands of jobs. But these partial measures fall short of the full commitment to American workers and industry that President Trump demands.
'Bombardier values its great partnership with American companies and its U.S. employees. Our plan is to continue to invest in our people, our customers, and the communities in which we operate across the country,' the company said, trying to reassure Americans while still keeping much of its production abroad.
Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas, where Bombardier employs more than 1,000 workers, reached out to the administration to highlight the company’s economic contribution to Wichita. This underscores the importance of keeping manufacturing jobs in America and not letting foreign interests dictate the future of U.S. industry.
The dispute follows the collapse of Canada-U.S. trade talks on August 21, after which both governments imposed tariffs on each other’s goods. Earlier this year, Canada announced it would buy radar aircraft incorporating Bombardier’s Global 6500 platform, which contains only 20% U.S. content—yet another example of America getting the short end of the stick in international trade.
Bombardier, once a Canadian icon for snowmobiles and trains, now focuses on private business jets after restructuring. President Trump’s tough stance sends a clear message: America will no longer tolerate unfair trade practices or allow foreign companies to profit at the expense of American workers.