Trump Proposes 50% Tariff on Canadian Aircraft: A Bold Economic Move
Fox News contributor Liz Peek discusses President Donald Trump’s 100% tariff threat on Canada on ‘The Bottom Line.’
President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Canada, threatening to decertify Canadian-made aircraft and impose a hefty 50% tariff unless Canada approves the certification of Gulfstream jets. Trump accuses Ottawa of illegally blocking the certification process while allowing its own aircraft to freely access the American market.
The crux of the dispute revolves around aircraft certification, a regulatory procedure that determines whether planes can be sold and operated within a country. Trump claims that Canadian authorities are using this process to restrict U.S.-made Gulfstream jets from entering the Canadian market.
In a statement on Truth Social, Trump declared, “Based on the fact that Canada has wrongfully, illegally, and steadfastly refused to certify the Gulfstream 500, 600, 700, and 800 Jets, one of the greatest, most technologically advanced airplanes ever made, we are hereby decertifying their Bombardier Global Expresses, and all Aircraft made in Canada, until such time as Gulfstream, a Great American Company, is fully certified, as it should have been many years ago.” He further accused Canada of effectively prohibiting the sale of Gulfstream products through the certification process.
Trump added, “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. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
CANADIAN PM INSISTS COUNTRY HAS NO PLANS FOR CHINA FREE TRADE AFTER US TARIFF THREAT
President Trump warned Canada of 50% aircraft tariffs and possible decertification, accusing Ottawa of blocking Gulfstream jets. (Gulfstream / Fox News)
It remains unclear which aircraft, aside from Bombardier’s Global Express line, would be impacted by Trump’s proposed tariffs. Questions linger about whether Canadian-built Airbus A220 commercial jets would also fall under this umbrella.
According to FlightRadar24, over 400 Canadian-made aircraft were operating to and from U.S. airports as of early Friday. Data from Cirium indicates that 150 Global Express aircraft are registered in the United States, operated by 115 different operators.
Trump accused Canada of illegally blocking certification of Gulfstream jets and said the U.S. would decertify Canadian-made aircraft in response. He also warned he would impose a 50% tariff on all Canadian aircraft unless the issue is immediately resolved. (Harun Ozalp/Anadolu via Getty Images / Getty Images)
FOX Business has reached out to Bombardier and Gulfstream for comments regarding this escalating situation.
In April, the Federal Aviation Administration and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency certified the Gulfstream G800 jet. However, Transport Canada, the body responsible for aircraft certification in Canada, has not yet responded to requests for comment.
It remains uncertain how Trump would implement a decertification, as that authority lies with the FAA. Nonetheless, he has made similar declarations in the past that were later executed—sometimes with exemptions—by the relevant agencies.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (L) and President Donald Trump pose for a photo during the G7 Summit on June 16, 2025. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images / Getty Images)
In the midst of escalating U.S.–Canada tensions, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney recently denied retracting comments that had angered Trump, asserting that “almost nothing” was normal in the United States.
Carney has urged other nations to brace for the erosion of the rules-based global order that has long been championed by Washington, citing U.S. trade policy as a significant concern. He is also advocating for Canada to diversify its trade relationships, as approximately 70% of Canada’s exports currently go to the United States under the U.S.–Mexico–Canada trade agreement.
Reuters contributed to this report.
Fox News contributor Liz Peek discusses President Donald Trump’s 100% tariff threat on Canada on ‘The Bottom Line.’
President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Canada, threatening to decertify Canadian-made aircraft and impose a hefty 50% tariff unless Canada approves the certification of Gulfstream jets. Trump accuses Ottawa of illegally blocking the certification process while allowing its own aircraft to freely access the American market.
The crux of the dispute revolves around aircraft certification, a regulatory procedure that determines whether planes can be sold and operated within a country. Trump claims that Canadian authorities are using this process to restrict U.S.-made Gulfstream jets from entering the Canadian market.
In a statement on Truth Social, Trump declared, “Based on the fact that Canada has wrongfully, illegally, and steadfastly refused to certify the Gulfstream 500, 600, 700, and 800 Jets, one of the greatest, most technologically advanced airplanes ever made, we are hereby decertifying their Bombardier Global Expresses, and all Aircraft made in Canada, until such time as Gulfstream, a Great American Company, is fully certified, as it should have been many years ago.” He further accused Canada of effectively prohibiting the sale of Gulfstream products through the certification process.
Trump added, “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. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
CANADIAN PM INSISTS COUNTRY HAS NO PLANS FOR CHINA FREE TRADE AFTER US TARIFF THREAT
President Trump warned Canada of 50% aircraft tariffs and possible decertification, accusing Ottawa of blocking Gulfstream jets. (Gulfstream / Fox News)
It remains unclear which aircraft, aside from Bombardier’s Global Express line, would be impacted by Trump’s proposed tariffs. Questions linger about whether Canadian-built Airbus A220 commercial jets would also fall under this umbrella.
According to FlightRadar24, over 400 Canadian-made aircraft were operating to and from U.S. airports as of early Friday. Data from Cirium indicates that 150 Global Express aircraft are registered in the United States, operated by 115 different operators.
Trump accused Canada of illegally blocking certification of Gulfstream jets and said the U.S. would decertify Canadian-made aircraft in response. He also warned he would impose a 50% tariff on all Canadian aircraft unless the issue is immediately resolved. (Harun Ozalp/Anadolu via Getty Images / Getty Images)
FOX Business has reached out to Bombardier and Gulfstream for comments regarding this escalating situation.
In April, the Federal Aviation Administration and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency certified the Gulfstream G800 jet. However, Transport Canada, the body responsible for aircraft certification in Canada, has not yet responded to requests for comment.
It remains uncertain how Trump would implement a decertification, as that authority lies with the FAA. Nonetheless, he has made similar declarations in the past that were later executed—sometimes with exemptions—by the relevant agencies.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (L) and President Donald Trump pose for a photo during the G7 Summit on June 16, 2025. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images / Getty Images)
In the midst of escalating U.S.–Canada tensions, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney recently denied retracting comments that had angered Trump, asserting that “almost nothing” was normal in the United States.
Carney has urged other nations to brace for the erosion of the rules-based global order that has long been championed by Washington, citing U.S. trade policy as a significant concern. He is also advocating for Canada to diversify its trade relationships, as approximately 70% of Canada’s exports currently go to the United States under the U.S.–Mexico–Canada trade agreement.
Reuters contributed to this report.
