US President Donald Trump has escalated trade tensions with Canada by threatening to impose a 50 percent tariff on Canadian aircraft. Accusing Canada of unfairly denying certification to Gulfstream jets, Trump announced the decertification of Bombardier Global Express planes in the US.
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Washington: US President Donald Trump has once again taken a tough stance against Canada, announcing a major and aggressive move related to the aviation industry. This decision is feared to further intensify existing trade tensions between the US and Canada. In a social media post, Trump accused Canada of discriminating against the American aircraft manufacturer Gulfstream.
President Trump alleges that Canada has deliberately and illegally refused to certify the 500, 600, 700, and 800 series jets of the American company Gulfstream. He stated that these jets are among the most modern and technologically advanced aircraft in the world, yet Canada has not approved them for years. Trump called this blatant discrimination against American companies.
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In response to Canada's stance, President Trump made a major announcement, stating that the US is now revoking the certification of all aircraft manufactured in Canada. This primarily includes Bombardier's Global Express jets. Trump clarified that this de-certification will remain in effect until Canada fully certifies Gulfstream jets.
Trump further warned that if Canada does not immediately rectify the matter, the US will impose a 50 percent tariff on all aircraft imported from Canada. Following this statement, there are fears of significant tension in trade relations between the two countries. Experts believe that such a high tariff could deal a major blow to Canada's aviation industry.
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According to analysts, this dispute will not be limited to the aviation sector alone. It could also impact the trade, industrial, and diplomatic relations between the two countries. The US and Canada have long been strategic partners, and such a move could further strain relations.
At present, there has been no official response from the Canadian government on this matter. The international community and markets are now closely watching the Canadian Prime Minister's response. It is believed that this issue could become a major debate in global trade and the aviation industry in the coming days.
