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Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on Canadian Aircraft Sold in US
The latest move in an escalating trade war between the US and Canada.
Jan. 30, 2026 at 12:47am
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President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 50% tariff on any Canadian aircraft sold in the United States, the latest salvo in his ongoing trade war with America's northern neighbor. Trump's threat came after he previously threatened a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if it went forward with a planned trade deal with China.
Why it matters
The threat of tariffs on Canadian aircraft could significantly impact the aviation industry on both sides of the border, as Canada's Bombardier is a major supplier of planes to the US market. This latest move is part of a broader trade dispute between the US and Canada that has been escalating under the Trump administration.
The details
Trump's threat was posted on social media, stating that the US would 'decertify all Canadian aircraft' in retaliation for Canada's refusal to certify jets from the Georgia-based Gulfstream Aerospace. The president said that if the situation was not 'immediately corrected', he would impose a 50% tariff on any and all Canadian aircraft sold in the US.
- On January 29, 2026, Trump threatened a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada.
- On January 30, 2026, Trump threatened a 50% tariff on Canadian aircraft sold in the US.
The players
Donald Trump
The former President of the United States who is known for his aggressive trade policies and disputes with US allies like Canada.
Mark Carney
The Prime Minister of Canada, who has been in an ongoing trade dispute with the Trump administration.
Gulfstream Aerospace
A major aerospace company based in Savannah, Georgia that manufactures business jets.
Bombardier
Canada's largest aircraft manufacturer, a major supplier of planes to the US market.
What they’re saying
“If, for any reason, this situation is not immediately corrected, I am going to charge Canada a 50% Tariff on any and all Aircraft sold into the United States of America.”
— Donald Trump, President of the United States
What’s next
It remains to be seen if Trump will follow through on his threat of a 50% tariff on Canadian aircraft, and how Canada and the aviation industry will respond. The ongoing trade dispute could have significant economic consequences for both countries.
The takeaway
This latest trade action by the Trump administration highlights the continued tensions between the US and its northern neighbor, as the former president seeks to renegotiate trade deals and protect American industries, even at the risk of sparking a trade war with a close ally.
