President Donald Trump on Thursday said all Canadian-built aircraft would lose their US certification until Canada approves American-made Gulfstream business jets, a stunning move threatening major travel disruptions if enacted.
Writing on his Truth Social network, Trump charged that "Canada has wrongfully, illegally, and steadfastly refused" to grant certification to Gulfstream's newest models -- the 500, 600, 700, and 800.
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