Quebec vows to defend Bombardier after Trump’s US sales threat

Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette has pledged her full support for Bombardier after US President Donald Trump threatened to block the Canadian aerospace company from selling its products in the United States unless it manufactures them there.

Fréchette said she had contacted Bombardier CEO Éric Martel to assure him of Quebec’s support following Trump’s remarks. Trump said Bombardier would not be allowed to sell in the US unless it began manufacturing in the country.

Je ne répondrai pas à la provocation par la provocation.

Bombardier est une fierté québécoise, un fleuron de notre économie et un acteur majeur de notre industrie aérospatiale. Derrière cette entreprise, il y a des milliers de travailleurs québécois qui font rayonner notre… pic.twitter.com/W14JBoQdve

— Christine Fréchette (@CFrechette) September 7, 2026

“I will not respond to provocation with provocation. Bombardier is a source of pride for Quebec, a flagship of our economy and a leading player in our aerospace industry. Behind this company are thousands of Quebec workers who showcase our expertise around the world,” Fréchette wrote.

She said Quebec would not accept anyone dictating where its companies must manufacture products in order to gain access to a market.

“We will resolutely defend our companies, our workers and our expertise,” Fréchette pledged.

The dispute comes amid escalating trade tensions between Canada and the United States. Trump’s latest threat was issued as Canada prepared to impose retaliatory tariffs on US imports, further straining relations between the two countries.

By Tamilla Hasanova