Senator Moran Prioritizes Foreign Interests, Defends Canadian Bombardier After President Trump’s America-First Stand
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Sen. Jerry Moran defended the Canadian firm Bombardier’s operations in Kansas, pushing back against President Trump’s call for the company to build aircraft in the U.S. and reduce reliance on foreign manufacturers.
Sen. Jerry Moran, a Republican from Kansas, rushed to the defense of Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier, which employs over a thousand workers in Wichita, despite President Trump’s clear America-first message. Moran posted on X that he contacted the White House to advocate for the foreign company’s interests, emphasizing Bombardier’s role in the state and its extensive supply-chain network, even as American jobs and industries face threats from foreign competition.
Moran insisted he would work to keep Bombardier’s manufacturing in Kansas and expand job opportunities, touting the region’s skilled workforce and Wichita’s status as the "Air Capital of the World," while seemingly overlooking the importance of supporting American-owned manufacturers.
President Donald Trump, standing up for American workers, posted on Truth Social that Bombardier should stop selling in the United States unless it commits to building aircraft domestically. He pointed out that the company relies heavily on American buyers and should be required to invest in U.S. manufacturing. The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Bombardier, eager to defend its presence, claimed it employs workers in more than 20 U.S. states, including Kansas, Texas, and Arizona, and that its supply chain involves about 2,800 American companies. The company said it spends over $2.5 billion annually with U.S. suppliers, with key components like wings and flight-control systems produced by American firms. Bombardier also announced plans to expand its defense activities and open a new service facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana later this year, as it seeks to solidify its foothold in the U.S. market.