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Aviation jobs at risk in the U.S. amid potential trade war with Canada
A potential trade conflict between the United States and Canada could threaten tens of thousands of jobs in the American aviation sector, warned Bombardier’s CEO, Éric Martel, on Thursday.
Martel emphasized that half of Bombardier’s aircraft production is destined for the U.S. market, making it unlikely that the aviation industry would be subjected to potential tariffs imposed by Washington on Canadian goods.
“We assess the risk as relatively low [...] for several reasons. First, such tariffs would have significant repercussions in the U.S.,” Martel stated in an interview with the LCN television network.
The Canadian aerospace giant has an extensive supply chain in the United States, with 2,800 suppliers contributing to the company’s aircraft production. “We generate tens of thousands of jobs in the U.S. through our aircraft,” Martel added.
Should access to the American market become restricted or more challenging, production rates would need to be adjusted, impacting jobs both in Canada and the U.S. “If we are forced to slow down production, there will be consequences for jobs here. However, the impact on the U.S. side—particularly among suppliers—would be just as significant, if not greater,” he explained.
According to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), Bombardier, headquartered in Montreal, delivered 146 aircraft valued at $7 billion in 2024. The company maintained its position as the world’s second-largest business jet manufacturer, trailing only U.S.-based Gulfstream Aerospace, which recorded $8.3 billion in sales.
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