Canadian maker of business jets and rail vehicles facing tariff-related pressure
Canada has imposed retaliatory tariffs on up to $20 billion in U.S. goods, expanding the trade war after negotiations collapsed. Prime Minister Carney argues the measures protect Canadian workers and communities while signaling readiness to renew talks. Tariffs take effect after midnight, with president's promised responses looming.
President Donald Trump has threatened to block Canadian manufacturer Bombardier from selling aircraft in the United States as Ottawa and Washington have exchanged tariffs on roughly $20–28 billion of goods. Canada has imposed retaliatory levies of 15–50%, and Bombardier has said it employs thousands in the US and sources components from 47 states.
Canada and the United States remain locked in a tariff confrontation after reciprocal sanctions on about $20 billion in goods. The US has expanded bans to more Canadian products, while Canada has retaliated with measures of similar scale. Analysts say overall impact will be muted, but small businesses report sharp effects on costs and orders as supply chains tighten.
Canada is actively courting private capital to diversify away from the U.S. amid a deepening trade dispute. At the Canada Investment Summit, leaders pitch Canada as a stable, rules‑based partner with vast resources, while Washington expands tariffs and countermeasures that threaten interwoven supply chains.