President Donald Trump announced on September 7, 2026 that the Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier will be prohibited from selling its planes in the United States unless the company starts producing them on American soil. The statement was made during a briefing in Washington, where Trump emphasized that the United States will only allow foreign firms to market their products domestically after those firms have established manufacturing operations within the country.
Trump said the requirement is intended to ensure that companies contribute to U.S. job creation and industrial capacity before accessing the American market. He framed the policy as a safeguard for American workers and a way to keep critical aerospace production under domestic control.
Bombardier, headquartered in Montreal, currently sells a range of business and regional aircraft to customers across the United States. The company’s existing sales footprint includes a network of dealers and service centers that support its U.S. clientele. The president’s warning, however, introduces uncertainty for the firm’s future ability to continue those sales without establishing a U.S.-based assembly line or other manufacturing presence.
The announcement arrives as the United States continues to prioritize domestic production in several sectors. While the specific timeline or details for a potential Bombardier manufacturing facility were not provided, the president indicated that compliance would be a prerequisite for continued market access. Industry observers note that the directive could prompt Bombardier to evaluate its supply chain and investment strategy in order to meet the new condition.
If Bombardier chooses to comply, it would need to develop a manufacturing footprint that satisfies the administration’s criteria. Failure to do so could result in the loss of its current sales channels in the United States, potentially affecting its revenue and market share in North America.
The situation underscores the broader emphasis placed by the current administration on aligning trade and manufacturing policies with domestic economic goals, particularly in high‑technology industries such as aerospace.