Republican Senator Jerry Moran from Kansas has directly appealed to President Donald Trump’s administration after the president threatened to ban Canadian company Bombardier from selling aircraft in the U.S. unless they manufacture them domestically.
On Monday, Moran shared on platform X that he reached out to the administration to emphasize the contributions Bombardier makes to Kansas. He highlighted the significance of Bombardier’s operations in Wichita, which benefits many workers both directly at Bombardier and within the supply chain.
Moran stated he is committed to ensuring that Bombardier’s manufacturing activities remain and expand in Kansas. He pointed out the skilled workforce in Kansas and expressed a desire to continue welcoming leaders from aircraft and defense manufacturing to operate in the state, known as the Air Capital of the World.
President Trump’s threat coincided with the implementation of Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of U.S. goods, effective Tuesday. Earlier, Trump had imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods worth $20 billion and criticized Canada following the collapse of trade talks in August.
On Truth Social, Trump declared, “NO MORE SELLING BOMBARDIER IN THE UNITED STATES! Their products aren’t good enough!” He insisted on Bombardier manufacturing locally to access the U.S. market.
Bombardier responded with a statement, emphasizing its role as a significant contributor to the American aerospace sector. The company mentioned its products incorporate American-made components including engines and avionics sourced from reputable U.S. companies.
Although Bombardier did not directly respond to Trump’s remarks, its statement highlighted the widespread presence of American workers across the country with facilities in states such as Kansas, Texas, Arizona, Florida, and others. Bombardier noted the involvement of approximately 2,800 American companies in its supply chain spread over 47 states, spending over $2.5 billion annually with suppliers.
The company expressed appreciation for its partnership with American firms and its U.S. workforce, reiterating plans to continue investing in its personnel, customers, and the communities it operates within.
This story is developing, and further updates will be provided.
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