Washington, Jan 30 (NationPress) President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning of extensive trade sanctions against Canada, alleging that Ottawa is obstructing US-manufactured aircraft. He cautioned that substantial tariffs would be imposed unless the ongoing dispute is promptly resolved.

In a statement on Truth Social, Trump claimed that Canada has “unjustly, unlawfully, and resolutely declined to certify the Gulfstream 500, 600, 700, and 800 Jets,” referring to them as “some of the most advanced and remarkable airplanes ever created.”

He declared that the United States would retaliate by decertifying Canadian aircraft. “We are officially decertifying their Bombardier Global Expresses, along with all Aircraft produced in Canada, until Gulfstream, a prominent American Company, receives full certification, which should have occurred years ago,” Trump wrote.

The President also accused Canada of obstructing US sales through regulatory tactics. “Additionally, Canada is effectively preventing the sale of Gulfstream products in their country through this very same certification process,” he noted.

Trump warned of impending tariffs if the situation remains unaddressed. “Should this issue not be rectified immediately, I will impose a 50% tariff on all Aircraft sold into the United States of America,” he stated.

His remarks drew swift backlash from members of the Democratic Party, including Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, who accused the President of irresponsibly using tariffs against friendly nations.

Gillibrand urged Trump to retract what she termed illegal tariff threats. She highlighted that he had recently indicated he might impose “100% tariffs on Canadian goods,” alongside a 25% tariff on South Korean products. She also referenced a previous warning from Trump of a 10% tariff on NATO countries if the US was not granted control of Greenland.

“As the President continues to recklessly threaten nations with tariffs, working New Yorkers and small businesses are bearing the consequences,” Gillibrand expressed.

She cautioned that a significant escalation against Canada would directly impact her state. “If the President carries out his latest threat of a 100% tariff on Canadian goods, New Yorkers will face hardships,” she stated. “From fertilizers to electricity to auto parts, Upstate New Yorkers heavily depend on Canadian products.”

Gillibrand emphasized that heightened tariffs would exacerbate inflationary pressures. “At a time when prices are already surging, working families should not have to pay more for essential goods,” she insisted. “I’m demanding that President Trump cease these illegal actions, and I will do everything in my power to hold him accountable for the distress he’s inflicting on New Yorkers.”

Last year, Trump imposed tariffs on over 90 countries, including a 35% tariff on select Canadian goods and a 10% tariff on Canadian energy, energy resources, and potash. According to Gillibrand, these measures raised costs for New York households by an estimated $4,200.

She has opposed Trump’s tariff policy since the beginning of his administration. Last year, she collaborated with 14 senators to introduce the Small Business RELIEF Act to eliminate what she referred to as a tariff tax and refund duties paid by small enterprises. She also joined 206 congressional members in a legal brief presented to the Supreme Court arguing that the tariffs are unlawful.

Canada stands as one of the United States’ largest trading partners, with tightly woven supply chains in energy, manufacturing, and aviation. Disputes over aircraft certification between regulators can have significant commercial and diplomatic repercussions.