U.S. President Donald Trump turned up the heat in a cross-border trade clash yesterday, vowing to slap 50% tariffs on all Canadian aircraft imports unless Ottawa immediately certifies Gulfstream business jets. The surprise move sent shockwaves through North America's aviation sector ✈️.
"Canada's playing dirty," Trump declared, accusing regulators of unfairly blocking certification for Gulfstream's 500-800 series jets. Analysts say this could ground hundreds of pending orders if not resolved quickly ⏳.
The threat comes as U.S.-Canada trade tensions hit levels not seen since the 2018 steel tariffs drama. With both countries' aerospace industries deeply interconnected – think Bombardier vs. Boeing 🥊 – experts warn this could trigger price hikes for corporate travelers and logistics chains.
Toronto to Tokyo, young professionals are watching closely: "This isn't just about planes," said MIT trade researcher Alicia Chen, 29. "It's a stress test for how 2026's leaders handle economic diplomacy."
Will Canada fold or fight back? The clock's ticking ⏰ – Trump wants action "yesterday," but Ottawa hasn't blinked yet. Stay tuned for updates!
