# Bombardier plans to hire 500 workers in US despite Trump threat

https://mins.news/en/item/51773

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-09 17:37 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/9/9/bombardier-looks-to-hire-500-new-workers-in-us-despite-trump-threat?traffic_source=rss

> Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier says it is recruiting 500 workers in the United States, including for a new service centre in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Donald Trump has threatened restrictions and possible sales limits, arguing the company lacks a substantial US footprint, while Republican lawmakers defend its jobs and economic contribution.

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