Trump: "Bombardier Sales Ban... Will Win Big in the Midterms"

"If You Want Access to the U.S. Market, Manufacture in the U.S."
Confident of November Election Victory While Attacking Democrats

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to ban Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier from selling its products in the United States. He also launched a harsh attack on the opposition Democratic Party in an effort to rally support ahead of the midterm elections. With Canada set to implement retaliatory tariffs the following day, Trump is seen as simultaneously ramping up external trade pressure and reinforcing his political base domestically under his “America First” agenda.

On September 7 (local time), President Trump wrote on Truth Social, “I will no longer allow Bombardier to sell in the United States,” adding, “Their products are not very good.”

President Trump claimed that more than 50% of Bombardier’s sales come from the U.S., criticizing the company by stating, “They survive by relying on American buyers, businesses, airports, and services.”

He further argued that Canada has blocked U.S. banks and companies from entering its domestic market and has prevented U.S. aircraft manufacturer Gulfstream from operating in Canada, stressing, “This is completely unfair and unjust. That era is over.”

He also stated, “If they want access to our market, they need to manufacture in the United States and stop treating America like a piggy bank.” He urged consumers to “buy American and fly American airlines.”

President Trump has previously accused Canada of blocking certifications for U.S.-made Gulfstream jets and hinted at imposing trade measures targeting Bombardier.

If sanctions against Bombardier are implemented, American companies could also be adversely affected. According to Bombardier CEO Eric Martel, the company works with more than 2,800 suppliers across 47 U.S. states.

For Bombardier’s business jet, the Global 7500, more than half of its production costs come from manufacturing processes within the United States. The wings are made in Texas, avionics equipment comes from Iowa, and the engines are produced in Indiana, while final assembly and finishing take place in Canada.

President Trump’s threat came just before Canada was set to impose retaliatory tariffs of 15%, 25%, and 50% on U.S. products starting from September 8. Canada plans to raise tariffs on many American steel products from the current 25% to 50% and to expand the list of tariffed goods to include consumer products.

On the same day, President Trump also posted a separate Labor Day message. He stated, “Happy Labor Day to everyone, including radical left lunatics, communists, and ‘Dumocrats’ who would do anything to destroy our country.”

He continued, “These abnormal people need to admit that, after fighting for ten years, your favorite president knows how to win,” expressing confidence in his victory in the upcoming November midterm elections. “They should be tired by now, but unfortunately, they are not,” he added.

He further declared, “They will make one last attempt to ruin America, but we won’t let that happen. We will win big in the midterms and save America.”

Amid negative public sentiment due to the prolonged war in Iran and rising energy and living costs, recent polls show President Trump’s approval rating for managing state affairs has dropped to 32–33%. However, the average approval across multiple surveys remains in the high 30% range.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.