Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on Canadian Aircraft

On January 29, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he would impose a 50 percent tariff on all Canadian‑made aircraft and would 'decertify' those planes, citing Ottawa’s refusal to certify Gulfstream 500‑800 jets. He singled out Bombardier’s Global Express as a prime target, noting that the FAA—run by a Trump appointee—would revoke certification unless Canada concedes. Bombardier’s fleet totals 5,200 aircraft, roughly two‑thirds of which sell into the U.S. market, while only about 3 percent are sold domestically. Trump’s move follows earlier 300 percent tariffs on Bombardier’s C Series (now Airbus A220). The threat adds to escalating Canada‑U.S. trade tensions heightened by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent Davos speech and proposed Canada‑China trade agreements.