Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on Canadian Aircraft

Prachachat•International•249d ago

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US President Trump warns of a 50% tariff on Canadian aircraft imports in response to Canada's refusal to certify certain US-made Gulfstream jets.

•US President Trump has threatened a 50% tariff on aircraft imported from Canada.
•The tariff is in retaliation for Canada's refusal to certify specific Gulfstream aircraft models (500, 600, 700, 800).
•The US will in turn decertify Bombardier Global Expresses and other Canadian-made aircraft until Gulfstream receives full certification.
•This action escalates trade tensions between the US and Canada.

•President Trump stated on January 29, local time, that Canada has incorrectly and illegally refused to certify Gulfstream 500, 600, 700, and 800 aircraft in order to escalate trade disputes.
•Canada has refused to certify specific Gulfstream aircraft models, citing they do not meet Canadian standards.
•President Trump announced the US will decertify Bombardier Global Expresses and all aircraft manufactured in Canada, resulting in a trade dispute.
•President Trump warned that a 50% tariff will be imposed on all Canadian aircraft if the situation is not resolved immediately, impacting Canadian exports.
•This follows a previous threat by President Trump to impose a 100% tariff on Canada if a trade deal with China was reached, which Canada denied.
•Canadian leader Mark Carney clarified that Canada only reduced tariffs on certain sectors with China and adhered to the USMCA agreement's conditions regarding trade agreements with non-market economies.

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Donald Trump

"If this situation is not resolved immediately for any reason, I will impose a 50% tariff on Canada for every aircraft sent to the US for sale."

หากสถานการณ์นี้ไม่ได้รับการแก้ไขทันทีด้วยเหตุผลใดก็ตาม ผมจะเรียกเก็บภาษี 50% จากแคนาดาสําหรับเครื่องบินทุกลําที่ส่งมาขายสหรัฐอเมริกา

Trump(ทรัมป์)ℹ️

President of the United States threatening tariffs on Canadian aircraft.

Mark Carney(มาร์ก คาร์นีย์)ℹ️

Canadian leader who clarified Canada's trade policies regarding China and the USMCA.

Canada(แคนาดา)ℹ️

Country refusing to certify US-made Gulfstream aircraft, facing potential US tariffs.

Gulfstream(กัลฟ์สตรีม)ℹ️

American aircraft manufacturer whose jets are at the center of a US-Canada trade dispute due to certification issues.

Bombardier Global Expressesℹ️

Canadian aircraft model that the US plans to decertify in response to Canada's actions.

Free trade agreement between the US, Mexico, and Canada that requires notification for trade deals with non-market economies.