Trump vs. Bombardier: Build in the US or Else?

So, Trump's stirring things up again with Canada, this time targeting Bombardier. On Sept 7, he basically said that Bombardier can't sell aircraft in the US unless they're built there. Kinda wild, right? I mean, Bombardier already has a pretty solid presence in the US. They've got factories, and they're expanding their service network too.

I'm not sure how this would even work legally or logistically. Can a president just ban a company like that? Seems like it might be more complicated than just saying 'do it or else'. Plus, Bombardier's got a lot of stuff going on in the US already.

This has got me thinking about how this might affect Bombardier's business and the aviation industry in general. Could this push them to build even more in the US, or will they just fight it out in court? And how do you guys think this might impact US-Canada relations in the aviation sector? Curious to hear what you all think about this situation.

Yeah, it's a bit of a mess. I don't think Trump can just outright ban Bombardier like that. Trade laws and agreements are complicated, and there'd be a lot of pushback from both sides. Bombardier already does a ton in the US, so it'd be weird to force more. Maybe this is just a political move to pressure them for more jobs in the US. I wonder if this could lead to more tariffs or something similar. It'd definitely strain things with Canada, for sure.

I doubt Trump can just force Bombardier to build planes in the US. Trade laws and international agreements are way more complex than that. Plus, Bombardier has invested heavily in the US already, with plants and jobs. If anything, this might just end up in courts or lead to more negotiations. Remember the Boeing-Bombardier dispute? That was a mess too. Curious how Canada will respond. Could this push them to retaliate somehow?

I think this might just be more of Trump's negotiating style, kinda like making a big statement to get a reaction. Bombardier's got facilities in the US already, so maybe this is a push to expand even more? But yeah, legally, sounds tricky. Trade wars are messy, and it could impact Boeing too, since they compete with Bombardier. Wonder if this'll end up being more talk than action. Maybe it pushes for better deals instead of actual bans?

The whole thing sounds like a negotiating tactic to me. Trump likes to go big on these things. Legally, it seems like a nightmare to enforce. International trade rules aren't just made up on the spot. Bombardier's already deep in the US with jobs and factories, so I doubt they'd just cave to threats. This could end up in court, which might drag on. I wonder if Bombardier will look for more allies in Congress to push back. Trade spats like this can spiral fast.

I wonder if this might just lead Bombardier to double down on their partnerships with other countries. They've already got deals going on with European and Asian companies. If they fight this in court, it could take ages, and meanwhile, maybe they'll just shift focus elsewhere. The aviation world is so interconnected, it's not easy to just pull up stakes and move everything to the US. Could be a big risk for Bombardier if they comply without a fight.