Bombardier in the Crosshairs: A Symbol of Trade War and Hubris The latest salvo in President Trump's trade war with Canada has left many perplexed by his decision to single out Bombardier, a Canadian aerospace company that employs thousands of Americans across multiple states.
On its surface, this appears to be another example of the president's mercurial trade policy, but closer examination reveals it as part of a larger pattern of protectionism and disdain for international cooperation.
Bombardier has invested heavily in the United States, with facilities in Kansas, Texas, Arizona, Florida, Connecticut, Illinois, Delaware, California, Washington D. C. , and New Jersey.