• Trump to Canadian plane maker Bombardier: You can't sell in U.S. unless you build in U.S.

  Source: CBC Politics
  Date: 2026-09-07 20:11:43.0
  Tags: [National, Quebec, Trade, Industry, Transportation]

  U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to block Montreal-based airplane manufacturer Bombardier from selling its aircraft in the United States unless the company shifts its manufacturing stateside. The trade escalation coincides with Canada's planned wave of counter-tariffs against the United States. Despite the political rhetoric, Bombardier already maintains a significant U.S. presence with 3,500 workers, 2,800 suppliers, factories, and service centres, while its private jets remain compliant with the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).

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• VIA Rail cars to be made in Canada for 1st time in 40 years, Carney says

  Source: Global News Politics
  Date: 2026-09-03 15:40:02.0
  Tags: [National, Ontario, Quebec, Transportation, Infrastructure, Trade, Industry]

  Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a $4.7 billion contract to build and maintain 313 new passenger cars for VIA Rail domestically in Canada, marking the first time in 40 years that the rail cars will be produced in the country rather than the United States. The manufacturing will be executed by Alstom at its plant in Thunder Bay, Ontario, directly supporting 700 jobs across Ontario and Quebec while maximizing the use of Canadian steel. The announcement comes amid ongoing trade tensions and U.S. tariffs following the federal government's decision to suspend trade negotiations with the United States.

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