Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff in Gulfstream certification dispute

Published January 29, 2026 7:50pm ET



President Donald Trump has made another tariff threat directed at Canada, which he accuses of refusing to certify jets made by U.S. aerospace company Gulfstream.

In a Truth Social post on Thursday, Trump threatened to impose an additional 50% tariff on Canada if it does not reverse course. The president also indicated the United States would decertify Canadian aircraft until the American-made jets are certified.

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