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September 2, 2026
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Canadian Aircraft Over Gulfstream Certification
- Trump revealed he threatened a 50% tariff on Canadian aircraft due to a friend's Gulfstream jet certification issue.
- The president stated Canada certified Gulfstream jets within hours after his tariff threat, though it took weeks in reality.
- Trade tensions with Canada are escalating, with Trump alleging significant U.S. trade deficits and grievances against Ottawa.
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- Trump reveals he slapped Canada with a major tariff because a friend couldn’t buy the Gulfstream jet he wantedSep 2, 2026 at 6:52 PM · Independent
- The 50 percent problem with Trump's Canada tariffsSep 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM · The Hill