Threatening to block Bombardier sales in the U.S. is different than actually following through with it, but Canada also has a vote.

The business jet accidentally has become the Queen on the chessboard strategically for national defense, especially for a nation of great interior expanse and wide exposure/access to the Arctic… which makes this a serious issue.

Canada should have a navy/coast guard to protect its flanks but if a pike is thrust into the chest of Canada this type of platform is the MOST crucial deterrant.

One might begin to consider cooperation with Embraer instead?