Earlier today Trump posted, ‘No more selling Bombardier in the United States! Their products aren’t good enough!’.
President Donald J. Trump threatened to stop Canadian private jet maker Bombardier from selling its private jets in the U.S.
Eight of the 11 largest U.S. operators based on charter and fractional hours feature Bombardier aircraft in their fractional or charter fleets.
The post on Truth Social was made earlier today.
It comes amid heightened trade tensions.
Trump led off by stating, “No more selling Bombardier in the United States!” in all caps.
The POTUS continued, “Their products aren’t good enough!”
Trump went on to post, “Over 50% of their revenue comes from the United States — They live off American Buyers, American Companies, American Airports, and American Service — All while Canada blocks our GREAT American Banks, and Companies, throughout the U.S.A.”
Trump concluded his truth:
‘They even blocked Gulfstream Aerospace from doing business in Canada — Completely unjust and unfair! That Era is OVER! If they want our Market, they must build here, and stop treating America like a “piggy bank.” BUY AMERICAN. FLY ON AMERICAN AIRLINERS. ENJOY AMERICAN LIQUOR AND BEVERAGES. SAIL ON LAKE AMERICA. AMERICA FIRST! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP’
NetJets, the world’s largest private jet operator, is a major customer.
It operates 94 Challenger 350 and 3500 models, and 64 Challenger 650s.
It also has 94 Globals, 19 Global 7500s, and two Global 8000s.
The second-biggest operator, Flexjet, operates 84 Challenger 350s and 3500s
VistaJet, Wheels Up, FlyExclusive Airshare, and Nicholas Air all feature Bombardier aircraft in their fleets.
Last week, Thrive announced it would use the Challenger super-midsize jet for its new fractional program.
Start-up Bond, due to take flight next year, has a $5 billion commitment to Bombardier.
CBC reports Bombardier has over 500 employees at its U.S. headquarters in Wichita, Kansas.
It is also building a service center in Miami.
This isn’t the first time the Canadian private jets have been the subject of threats from Trump.
In January, he threatened to “decertify” Bombardier jets in retaliation for Canadian authorities allegedly slow-walking certifications of Gulfstream jets in Canada.
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette told Reuters, “I have reached out to Eric Martel, CEO of Bombardier, to offer him our full support.”
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