US President Donald Trump has issued a warning of significant trade penalties against Canada, accusing Ottawa of hindering US aircraft certification. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, criticized Canada for not certifying Gulfstream aircraft models, labeling them as advanced planes. He stated that the US would retaliate by decertifying Canadian aircraft until Gulfstream is fully certified.
Moreover, Trump accused Canada of impeding US sales by obstructing Gulfstream products through certification processes. He emphasized that if the situation is not promptly rectified, tariffs will be imposed on Canadian aircraft entering the US market. The president’s remarks have drawn criticism from Democrats, with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand condemning Trump’s tariff threats against allies.
Senator Gillibrand urged Trump to cease what she deemed as unlawful tariff threats. She highlighted Trump’s previous tariff warnings on Canadian and South Korean goods, as well as NATO countries. Gillibrand expressed concerns that escalating tariffs against Canada would adversely impact New Yorkers, particularly in terms of increased costs for various products.
Gillibrand underscored the potential inflationary effects of heightened tariffs, emphasizing the burden it would place on working families. She called for Trump to halt his tariff actions and vowed to hold him accountable for the economic challenges faced by New Yorkers. The senator also criticized Trump’s past tariff policies, citing their detrimental impact on New York households.
