Trump says in Kansas he does not plan to hurt Bombardier
Donald Trump said he does not plan to hurt Bombardier after threatening last month to bar the Canadian jet maker from the U.S. market. Bombardier shares rose 2.1% Tuesday; the company has 3,500 U.S. employees, including more than 40% in Wichita, Kansas.
1. Trump’s comments
Speaking in Wichita, Kansas, Trump said he would help Bombardier because the company has a presence in the state, adding, “we’re not hurting them if they’re in Kansas.” His comments came more than a month after he threatened to bar the company from the U.S. market.
2. U.S. operations
Bombardier has 3,500 U.S. employees, with more than 40% in Wichita, and plans to open a facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Last week, it said it would invest another $50 million in its Wichita operations. Bombardier shares rose 2.1% Tuesday after Trump’s comments.
