President Donald Trump has threatened Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier, stating that the company can no longer sell its planes in the U.S. unless it moves its production to American soil. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote, “NO MORE SELLING BOMBARDIER IN THE UNITED STATES!” He argued that if Bombardier wants to access the American market, it should “build here” and stop treating the U.S. as a “piggybank.” The statement comes as tensions between the U.S. and Canada continue to rise, with Canadian officials set to impose retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion worth of American goods later this week. Bombardier, based in Montreal, already operates a manufacturing facility in Kansas, where it builds specialized military aircraft and employs 3,500 American workers. Approximately half of the company’s 5,100 aircraft are operated by U.S.-based customers. The company’s planes are produced in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, and comply with the North American Free Trade Agreement, now known as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which Trump signed during his first term as president. Bombardier is a major contributor to Canada’s economy, contributing C$7.4 billion to the country’s GDP in 2024. It is also one of the largest employers in Quebec’s manufacturing sector. Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette called Bombardier “a source of pride” for the province and “a flagship of our economy.” She stated she has contacted the company’s CEO, Éric Martel, and offered full government support. In response to Trump’s comments, Fréchette said, “I will not respond to provocation with provocation,” and emphasized that Quebec will not allow external forces to dictate where its companies must produce to access foreign markets. Trade relations between Canada and the U.S. have deteriorated in recent months after Canada walked away from negotiations last month, leading the U.S. to impose 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized the Trump administration for presenting “unfair” and “uneconomic” terms in the final stages of talks. U.S. officials, however, accused Canada of refusing to finalize a deal due to political pressure from Trump’s unpopularity in the country, a claim Carney denied. The dispute highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining stable trade relations between the two nations.