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Trump threatens to block Canadian Bombardier jets from US market
US President-elect Donald Trump has warned he will prevent Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier from selling its jets in the American market, escalating trade tensions ahead of his return to office.
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Trump issued the threat as part of broader criticism of trade imbalances, accusing Canada of treating the United States as a 'piggybank'. The incoming president has signaled his intention to take a more protectionist stance on trade deals, particularly with the country's northern neighbor.
The warning targets Bombardier's commercial aviation business, which has significant operations and markets in the United States. The move reflects Trump's stated agenda of reassessing trade relationships and protecting American manufacturers from what he characterizes as unfair foreign competition.
The threat comes amid renewed tensions over the future of the USMCA trade agreement, which replaced NAFTA during Trump's first term. Canada and the US have been negotiating on various trade issues, including automotive manufacturing and agricultural products.
Bombardier, headquartered in Montreal, is one of Canada's largest aerospace companies and a major employer. The company manufactures business jets and regional aircraft, with substantial US market exposure. Industry analysts suggest the threat could have wider implications for Canada-US trade relations as Trump prepares to take office.