President Donald Trump Threatens 50% Tariff, Decertifies Canadian Jets
Trump posted on Truth Social on Jan. 15, 2026, decertifying Bombardier Global Express jets and threatening a 50% tariff if Canada doesn't certify Gulfstream models.
Overview
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Jan. 15, 2026, saying he is "hereby decertifying" the Bombardier Global Express and threatening a 50% tariff on any aircraft made in Canada if Canada does not immediately certify Gulfstream models, according to his post.
The move escalates a trade dispute that Trump said was retaliation for Canada refusing to certify Gulfstream 500, 600, 700 and 800 models and follows a weekend threat of a 100% tariff on other Canadian goods, records show.
Spokespeople for Bombardier and Canada's transport minister did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment, and Prime Minister Mark Carney said he expects the United States to "respect Canadian sovereignty," according to his office.
There are 150 Bombardier Global Express aircraft registered in the United States operated by 115 operators and 648 Canadian-made CRJ passenger jets in U.S. service that are scheduled for more than 2,600 flights daily, according to Cirium and the Regional Airline Association.
The White House has not released an executive order, the Federal Aviation Administration did not immediately comment, and industry experts said presidential authority to "decertify" aircraft is unclear, leaving airlines and regulators to assess potential operational disruptions.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources portray the story as an escalation by Trump in a bilateral trade feud, using charged verbs ('latest salvo,' 'feud,' 'upstaging') and leading with his tariff threats. Editorial emphasis on U.S. retaliation and background rulings highlights potential harm to Canadian industry; direct quotes from Trump and Carney are reported as source content.
Sources (4)
FAQ
Canada has refused to certify the Gulfstream G500, G600, G700, and G800 models.
Trump announced the decertification of Bombardier Global Express jets and all Canadian-made aircraft until Gulfstream models receive full certification in Canada.
There are 150 Bombardier Global Express aircraft registered in the US operated by 115 operators, and 648 Canadian-made CRJ passenger jets in US service scheduled for over 2,600 daily flights, which could face operational disruptions.
Industry experts state that presidential authority to decertify aircraft is unclear, no executive order has been released, and the FAA has not commented.
Prime Minister Mark Carney expects the US to respect Canadian sovereignty; spokespeople for Bombardier and Canada's transport minister did not respond immediately.
History
This story does not have any previous versions.