Senator Moran Defends Workers and Local Economy Against Trump’s Corporate Nationalism in Bombardier Dispute
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Sen. Jerry Moran emphasized Bombardier’s vital role in sustaining good jobs and economic growth in Kansas, pushing back against President Trump’s nationalist rhetoric that threatens working families.
Sen. Jerry Moran, a Republican from Kansas, stood up for the thousands of workers whose livelihoods depend on the Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier, which supports over a thousand union and non-union jobs in Wichita and strengthens U.S. defense and aerospace capabilities. In a post on X, Moran revealed he had reached out to the White House to ensure President Trump understands the real impact of Bombardier’s presence in Kansas and the interconnected supply-chain that supports countless American families.
Moran pledged to fight for keeping Bombardier’s manufacturing in Kansas and to expand opportunities for working people, highlighting the region’s skilled and diverse workforce and Wichita’s proud legacy as the "Air Capital of the World."
President Donald Trump, in a display of corporate nationalism on Truth Social, called for Bombardier to stop selling in the United States, ignoring the reality that the company’s operations create jobs and economic benefits for Americans. The White House, as usual, failed to respond to concerns about the impact on workers.
Bombardier responded by underscoring its commitment to the U.S. workforce, noting it employs people in over 20 states, including Kansas, Texas, and Arizona, and works with about 2,800 American suppliers. The company spends more than $2.5 billion annually with U.S. businesses, with key components like wings and flight-control systems produced by American workers. Bombardier also announced plans to expand its defense work and open a new service facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana, further supporting American jobs and communities.