U.S. President Donald Trump is once again threatening tariffs against Canada, this time turning his focus on the country’s airline manufacturing industry.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump says he will impose a 50 per cent tariff on aircraft sold into the United States over what he claims is Canada’s refusal to certify Gulfstream business jets made in the U.S.
Trump claims Canada has “wrongfully, illegally, and steadfastly” refused to certify the Gulfstream 500, 600, 700 and 800 jets which in turn is also prohibiting the sale of the business jets.
Trump says he will also decertify Bombardier Global Express business jets until Gulfstream receives certification.
“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,” he wrote.
More to come
