Bombardier points out U.S. footprint after Trump says aerospace giant must build in America
Trump's announcement comes on the eve of Canadian retaliatory tariffs set to take effect Tuesday on $20 billion of U.S. goods.
TL;DR
- President Trump declared Bombardier must build in the U.S. to access the market.
- Bombardier stated it has direct employment in more than 20 U.S. states and uses American-made components.
- The company plans to expand its defense activities and service network in the U.S., with a new facility opening in Indiana.
- Senator Jerry Moran highlighted Bombardier's contributions to Kansas and its local workforce.
- Trump's statement comes as Canada prepares to implement about $20 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods.
- U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick accused Canada of derailing a trade deal for political reasons.