Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs on Canadian Aircraft Sold in U.S.

President says Canada must 'immediately correct' refusal to certify Gulfstream planes.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:55pm

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose 50% tariffs on all Canadian aircraft sold in the United States if Canada does not 'immediately correct' its refusal to certify certain Gulfstream business jet models. Trump also said he would withdraw certification of the Bombardier Global Express and all other Canadian-made aircraft until Gulfstream, a major U.S. manufacturer, is fully certified.

Why it matters

The dispute highlights ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada, with Trump continuing his aggressive tariff policies even after leaving office. The threat could disrupt the lucrative business jet market and escalate economic tensions between the two North American neighbors.

The details

Trump made the threat via his Truth Social media account, saying Canada must 'immediately correct' its refusal to certify Gulfstream's G500, G600, G700 and G800 models. He also said he would withdraw certification of the Bombardier Global Express and all other Canadian-made aircraft until Gulfstream, a major U.S. manufacturer, is fully certified 'as it should have been many years ago.'

  • On January 30, 2026, Trump made the threat via Truth Social.

The players

Donald Trump

Former president of the United States who is known for his aggressive trade policies, including imposing tariffs on imports.

Gulfstream

A major U.S. business jet manufacturer that Trump says should have been fully certified 'many years ago.'

Bombardier

A Canadian aerospace company that manufactures the Global Express business jet, which Trump threatened to decertify.

Mark Carney

Prime Minister of Canada, who Trump has criticized for pursuing closer economic ties with China.

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What they’re saying

“If the Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, thinks he is going to turn Canada into a 'unloading port' for China to send goods and products to the US, he is very wrong.”

— Donald Trump, Former U.S. President

What’s next

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The takeaway

This dispute highlights the ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada, with Trump continuing his aggressive tariff policies even after leaving office. The threat could disrupt the lucrative business jet market and escalate economic tensions between the two North American neighbors.