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Fact File: Trump Claim that Canada Stalled Gulfstream Approval Misleading
Aviation experts say the delay stemmed from fuel-freeze concerns and stricter post-737 Max reviews, not efforts to shield Bombardier.
- In an August 25 post, President Donald Trump claimed Canada delayed certifying Gulfstream jets for 10 years to protect domestic rival Bombardier, alleging the country wanted "100% of the market" for its own aircraft sector.
- Aviation management expert John Gradek of McGill University disputed the protectionism claim, noting Transport Canada's rigorous review process stems from tightened regulations following the fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019.
- Before Transport Canada approved the G500, G600, G700, and G800 models in February, Gradek said the agency identified concerns regarding fuel systems being vulnerable to freezing in cold environments and at certain altitudes.
- When speaking with reporters on February 24, Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon pushed back against suggestions that political pressure influenced the approvals, stating the validation process provides "an independent review focused on safety and public interest."
- Over 50% of Bombardier's revenue comes from the United States, yet Trump continued his attacks on September 7, declaring "NO MORE SELLING BOMBARDIER IN THE UNITED STATES!" despite the company's reliance on American business.
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Fact File: Trump claim that Canada stalled Gulfstream approval misleading
Days after trade talks between Canada and the United States collapsed last month, U.S. President Donald Trump posted a series of claims about the countries' trade relationship on the Truth
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Fact File: Trump claim that Canada stalled Gulfstream approval misleading, aviation experts say
Days after trade talks between Canada and the United States collapsed last month, U.S. President Donald Trump posted a series of claims about the countries' trade relationship on the Truth Social platform.
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Leaning Left17Leaning Right0Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution77% Left
Bias Distribution
- 77% of the sources lean Left
77% Left
L 77%
C 23%
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