# François-Philippe Champagne

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## Timeline

- **2026-09-08T00:01:00-04:00**: Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect — Nearly $20 billion in Canadian tariffs on U.S. goods go into effect, including 50% duties on American aluminum and steel.
- **2026-09-07**: Trump threatens Bombardier ban — President Trump posts on Truth Social that Bombardier cannot sell jets in the U.S. unless it builds them in America.
- **2026-08-21**: Trade talks collapse — U.S.-Canada trade negotiations break down at the eleventh hour after failing to bridge remaining differences.
- **2026-08**: U.S. imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian metals — The White House imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, prompting Canada to prepare countermeasures.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Trump Threatens Bombardier Ban as $20B Canada Tariffs Hit U.S. Aerospace
2026-09-08 15:10:50 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

President Trump's threat to bar Bombardier jets from the U.S. unless it builds them domestically has collided with Canada's $20 billion retaliatory tariff package, doubling duties on aluminum and steel to 50%. For space and defense contractors, the dispute exposes vulnerabilities in the integrated U.S.-Canada aerospace supply chain that underpins both commercial and military platforms.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/trump-bombardier-ban-20b-canada-tariffs-aerospace

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