List of Celebrities Linked to Bombardier Jets as Trump Targets Aircraft
Summary
President Donald Trump has warned Bombardier, a Canadian plane maker, that it must build its aircraft in the United States to keep selling them there. Bombardier is linked to private jets owned or used by many celebrities, and it has a large network of American suppliers and workers.Key Facts
- President Trump threatened to stop Bombardier from selling jets in the U.S. unless they are made there.
- Bombardier is a Canadian company that makes business jets used by celebrities like Beyoncé, Kylie Jenner, and Dwayne Johnson.
- The company spends over $2.5 billion annually with about 2,800 U.S. suppliers in 47 states.
- Bombardier’s aircraft include U.S.-made engines, electronics (called avionics), and have wing parts made in Texas.
- Celebrities associated with Bombardier jets include Barry Diller, Elton John, John Travolta, Kid Rock, Mark Cuban, Matt Damon, and Tom Cruise.
- The jets linked to these stars vary in price from about $4 million to $78 million.
- There have been prior trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada involving tariffs and certification of business jets.
- Bombardier employs workers directly in over 20 U.S. states.
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