WICHITA, Kan. — U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran is urging the Trump administration to consider Bombardier’s Kansas workforce after President Donald Trump threatened to block the Canadian aircraft manufacturer from selling planes in the United States.
Trump announced Monday on Truth Social that Bombardier would no longer be permitted to sell aircraft in the country unless it begins manufacturing them in the United States. The statement comes amid an escalating trade dispute between the United States and Canada.
The White House has not explained how the proposed restriction would be implemented or what formal action Trump might take. Reuters reported that Bombardier maintains a significant U.S. presence and supply chain despite assembling its business jets in Canada.
Bombardier’s U.S. headquarters and defense operations are in Wichita. The company’s Kansas employees modify aircraft for military and other specialized missions, conduct flight testing and provide aircraft maintenance and support.
Moran said Bombardier’s Wichita operation supports more than 1,000 workers and contributes to the nation’s defense and aerospace capabilities.
“This afternoon, I reached out to the Trump administration to make certain the President is aware of the significant contributions of Bombardier to Kansas and the importance of its presence in Wichita to many Kansas workers at Bombardier and in the Bombardier supply chain,” Moran said in a statement.
Moran said he would continue working to protect and expand Bombardier’s Kansas operations.
“Kansas is home to a hardworking, skilled workforce, and I will continue welcoming leaders in aircraft and defense manufacturing to do business here in the Air Capital of the World,” Moran said.
Bombardier designated its Wichita location as the company’s U.S. headquarters in 2022 and established the site as the headquarters of Bombardier Defense. The facility also houses a service center and flight-test operations.