Washington, D.C. – January 30, 2026 – In a dramatic escalation of ongoing trade tensions with Canada, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States is "hereby decertifying" all aircraft manufactured in Canada, with a particular focus on Bombardier’s Global Express business jets. He also threatened to impose a steep 50% tariff on any aircraft sold from Canada into the U.S. market unless Canada promptly certifies several models of American-made Gulfstream jets.
The announcement came via a post on Truth Social late Thursday, where Trump accused Canadian authorities of "wrongfully, illegally, and steadfastly" refusing to certify Gulfstream's G500, G600, G700, and G800 business jets—produced in Savannah, Georgia, by General Dynamics subsidiary Gulfstream Aerospace. Trump described these aircraft as "one of the greatest, most technologically advanced airplanes ever made" and claimed Canada's certification delays effectively prohibit their sale north of the border.
"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," Trump wrote. He added: "Further, Canada is effectively prohibiting the sale of Gulfstream products in Canada through this very same certification process."
Trump warned that if the situation is not "immediately corrected," the U.S. would "charge Canada a 50% Tariff on any and all Aircraft sold into the United States of America."
The move marks the latest chapter in a broadening trade war between the two neighbors, which has already seen threats over broader goods, energy, and other sectors amid disputes involving Prime Minister Mark Carney's administration. Industry analysts note that Canada's aerospace sector, led by Bombardier in Quebec, has significant ties to the U.S. market. Bombardier’s Global series business jets are popular among corporate and private operators, with over 150 Global Express aircraft registered in the U.S. according to aviation data firm Cirium.
Broader implications could extend to other Canadian-produced aircraft, including legacy Bombardier CRJ regional jets (now under Mitsubishi) and the Airbus A220, assembled in Mirabel, Quebec. Reports indicate more than 2,000 active U.S.-registered aircraft of Canadian origin could potentially be affected if decertification proceeds, though experts question whether the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has the legal authority to revoke certifications on economic or retaliatory grounds rather than safety issues.
Bombardier issued a brief statement acknowledging Trump's post but declined further immediate comment. Canadian officials have not yet publicly responded to the specific claims, though the dispute highlights longstanding frictions in bilateral aviation regulation and market access.
This tit-for-tat over certification reciprocity comes as part of President Trump's broader "America First" trade agenda, which has frequently targeted perceived imbalances with allies and partners. Aviation industry observers warn that any implementation of decertification or tariffs could disrupt supply chains, raise costs for operators, and strain U.S.-Canada relations in a key high-tech sector.
The White House has not provided additional details on timelines or enforcement mechanisms for the announced measures. For now, the threat remains a public declaration, with potential for negotiation or de-escalation in the coming days.
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