Washington: US President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States should bar Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier from selling its planes in the country, accusing Canada of unfairly restricting American companies while also demanding that Bombardier manufacture its products in the US if it wants to maintain access to the American market.

According to Anadolu Agency, Trump made the statement on his Truth Social platform, claiming that more than 50% of Bombardier's revenue comes from the US. He accused Canada of blocking US banks and companies from operating in the country and specifically mentioned Gulfstream Aerospace, stating that Canada had prevented the company from doing business there, calling it "Completely unjust and unfair!"

Trump declared, 'No more selling Bombardier in the United States!' and insisted that if Bombardier wants access to the US market, it must build its products in the country. He urged Americans to 'buy American' and 'fly on American airliners.'

In response to the accusations, Bombardier defended its economic footprint, arguing that the US aerospace industry is "a clear winner on trade and exports" and that the Canadian manufacturer remains a "strong contributor to the sector." The company emphasized that its operations create "tens of thousands of jobs across the United States," directly employing workers in more than 20 states and spending "over $2.5 billion with suppliers each year."

Bombardier also highlighted that its aircraft are built with "American-made components" like engines and avionics while reaffirming plans to expand its US service and defense network. The company stated, 'Bombardier values its great partnership with American companies and its US employees. Our plan is to continue to invest in our people, our customers and the communities in which we operate across the country.'

After trade talks between Canada and the US collapsed last month, the US moved to impose 50% tariffs on key Canadian goods. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed to respond with dollar-for-dollar retaliation beginning Tuesday, raising the prospect of further escalation between the two longtime trading partners.