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- Sep 9, 2026
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Trump’s Proposed Ban on Bombardier Sales in U.S. Faces Pushback
Support for Bombardier and trade-friendly policies continues to grow after President Trump called for banning Bombardier products from being sold in the United States unless they are made on American soil.
Support for Bombardier and trade-friendly policies continues to grow after President Trump called for banning products made by the Montreal-headquartered company from being sold in the United States unless they are made on American soil. No one has yet explained how such a ban could be implemented. Bombardier responded immediately, issuing a statement noting that it employs thousands of people across the United States.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) said it “strongly opposes” a ban on Bombardier products. “Our union represents thousands of highly skilled Bombardier workers in the United States and Canada who have built good, family-supporting careers producing some of the world’s most advanced aircraft. Thousands more IAM members and other workers in the United States and Canada depend on Bombardier’s extensive aerospace supply chain,” the statement said.
It also noted that trade restrictions are harmful and undermine the industry’s stability: “We continue to support sound trade policies that protect these good jobs, strengthen the deeply integrated North American aerospace industry, and enable our members to build world-class aircraft and export them around the globe.”
NBAA, while not mentioning Bombardier directly, also reaffirmed yesterday its support for trade policies that stimulate U.S. aviation, manufacturing, and job creation. “Civil aviation relies on an integrated global supply chain that directly fuels U.S. manufacturing. For 45 years, zero-tariff policies have enabled the U.S. aerospace industry to maintain a dominant trade surplus,” the association said.
Kansas’s Republican delegation—U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall, along with Congressman Ron Estes—pledged to work to ensure that Bombardier can continue to grow.
“Wichita has long been at the forefront of the global aerospace industry, and Bombardier’s local impact plays a critical role in our region’s dominance,” Estes said in response to Trump’s call. “Beyond the talented men and women who work there, Bombardier supports an extensive U.S. supply chain, has maintenance and repair facilities across the United States, and is trusted by our military to carry out critical national security missions.”
He added that he would advocate for policies aimed at preserving manufacturing jobs in Kansas: “Today’s North American aerospace supply chain is deeply integrated, which is why I have long supported exempting aircraft and aviation parts from all tariffs. I continue to work with the Trump administration to ensure Kansas has a seat at the table in these important negotiations.”
Marshall said: “I will fight to preserve more than 1,200 Bombardier jobs in Kansas. I have already raised this concern in the Oval Office.” At the same time, he agreed with Trump that the United States accounts for more than half of Bombardier’s sales: “If this is the market, then more of these aircraft should be built here. Wichita has one of the country’s best skilled manufacturing workforces and is a leader in aerospace manufacturing… Bombardier must once again expand its presence in Kansas.”
Moran also commented: “I contacted the Trump administration to ensure that the president is aware of Bombardier’s significant contribution to Kansas and the importance of its Wichita presence to the many Kansans employed by Bombardier and within the company’s supply chain.”
Support for Bombardier and trade-friendly policies continues to grow after President Trump called for banning products made by the Montreal-headquartered company from being sold in the United States unless they are made on American soil. No one has yet explained how such a ban could be implemented. Bombardier responded immediately, issuing a statement noting that it employs thousands of people across the United States.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) said it “strongly opposes” a ban on Bombardier products. “Our union represents thousands of highly skilled Bombardier workers in the United States and Canada who have built good, family-supporting careers producing some of the world’s most advanced aircraft. Thousands more IAM members and other workers in the United States and Canada depend on Bombardier’s extensive aerospace supply chain,” the statement said.
It also noted that trade restrictions are harmful and undermine the industry’s stability: “We continue to support sound trade policies that protect these good jobs, strengthen the deeply integrated North American aerospace industry, and enable our members to build world-class aircraft and export them around the globe.”
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NBAA, while not mentioning Bombardier directly, also reaffirmed yesterday its support for trade policies that stimulate U.S. aviation, manufacturing, and job creation. “Civil aviation relies on an integrated global supply chain that directly fuels U.S. manufacturing. For 45 years, zero-tariff policies have enabled the U.S. aerospace industry to maintain a dominant trade surplus,” the association said.
Kansas’s Republican delegation—U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall, along with Congressman Ron Estes—pledged to work to ensure that Bombardier can continue to grow.
“Wichita has long been at the forefront of the global aerospace industry, and Bombardier’s local impact plays a critical role in our region’s dominance,” Estes said in response to Trump’s call. “Beyond the talented men and women who work there, Bombardier supports an extensive U.S. supply chain, has maintenance and repair facilities across the United States, and is trusted by our military to carry out critical national security missions.”
He added that he would advocate for policies aimed at preserving manufacturing jobs in Kansas: “Today’s North American aerospace supply chain is deeply integrated, which is why I have long supported exempting aircraft and aviation parts from all tariffs. I continue to work with the Trump administration to ensure Kansas has a seat at the table in these important negotiations.”
Marshall said: “I will fight to preserve more than 1,200 Bombardier jobs in Kansas. I have already raised this concern in the Oval Office.” At the same time, he agreed with Trump that the United States accounts for more than half of Bombardier’s sales: “If this is the market, then more of these aircraft should be built here. Wichita has one of the country’s best skilled manufacturing workforces and is a leader in aerospace manufacturing… Bombardier must once again expand its presence in Kansas.”
Moran also commented: “I contacted the Trump administration to ensure that the president is aware of Bombardier’s significant contribution to Kansas and the importance of its Wichita presence to the many Kansans employed by Bombardier and within the company’s supply chain.”
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