Bombardier caught in the crossfire of escalating U.S.-Canada trade feud
Updated on: September 8, 2026 / 5:33 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Bombardier, a Canadian company, is a major player in the global business jet market.
- President Trump threatened to ban Bombardier sales in the U.S. amidst a trade feud.
- The company employs tens of thousands of people across 20 U.S. states and has a supply chain involving 2,800 U.S. companies.
- A ban could disrupt the U.S. private jet market, which is experiencing high demand.
- Bombardier spends over $2.5 billion annually with U.S. suppliers and sources over 50% of its aircraft components from U.S. manufacturers.