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Bombardier still recruiting to fill 500 open U.S. positions despite Trump threats
Bombardier is recruiting for 500 U.S. jobs as planes keep reaching American customers despite threats from the Trump administration, company officials said.
On Wednesday, Canadian jet maker Bombardier confirmed it continues recruiting for 500 open United States positions, despite President Donald Trump's threats to ban the company's planes from the U.S. market.
Aerospace remains spared from the latest retaliatory measures the United States introduced against Canada on Tuesday, though industry sources note planes continue reaching U.S. customers despite Trump's threats.
Republican Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas reached out to the Trump administration on Monday to "make certain the president is aware of the significant contributions of Bombardier to Kansas," joined by Senator Roger Marshall.
A White House official said on Wednesday the administration is preparing options regarding Bombardier, as concerns grow that losing access to the United States—which accounts for half of sales—could impact the manufacturer.
Democrats have seized upon tariffs imposed by the Trump administration as a key issue in their effort to win back control of Congress during the November elections.