A threat aimed at a Canadian aircraft maker has run into a powerful American concern: jobs in Kansas. President Donald Trump signalled on October 19 that he would soften his position toward Bombardier after Republican Senator Roger Marshall pressed the company’s case. Speaking in Park City, near Wichita, Trump acknowledged its local presence and promised help. The remarks offered a measure of reassurance after his September threat to block U.S. sales. They also exposed how closely Canadian aircraft production is tied to American workers and suppliers. For Bombardier, the immediate question is whether that political assurance will become lasting clarity about access to a crucial market.
Trump signals retreat from Bombardier ban threat after Republican senator defends Kansas jobs
